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Liverpool dominate pundit’s Team of the Week with six entries

Liverpool dominate pundit’s Team of the Week with six entries

Liverpool have dominated Troy Deeney’s BBC Premier League Team of the Week column with six entries, including manager Arne Slot. 

The Reds thrashed arch-rivals Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, profiting greatly from some horrendous mistakes by Erik ten Hag’s men.

Mohamed Salah continued his fine start to the season — and record at Old Trafford — with two assists and a goal, setting up Luis Diaz for a brace.

“He got a goal and two assists. His second assist was a great pass inside. He caused Manchester United problems all day. It was a lovely finish for his goal to top off what has been a fantastic season so far,” Deeney wrote of Salah.

On Diaz, he added: “The two Liverpool wingers tormented Manchester United. Diaz got two goals and was excellent.”

Of course, such a performance wasn’t just about two men. Liverpool had another three players in Deeney’s team of the week: Alisson, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson.

On Alisson: “He was the only goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet. Liverpool were all over Manchester United from start to finish.”
On Van Dijk: “He got a clean sheet and was a monster once again. He was a colossal force at the back. He oozes quality and Liverpool need to tie him down on a new contract.”
On Robertson: “He had a really good game in a dominant Liverpool performance.”

‘Monster’ Slot praised after Liverpool Old Trafford win

Arne Slot pictured during Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Finally, Deeney — who took over BBC’s Team of the Week column from Garth Crooks this season — named Arne Slot has his manager of the weekend, after the Dutchman maintained his 100% start to life as Liverpool boss.

Former Watford striker Deeney wrote: “He has been a monster. He handled the game really well and Liverpool dominated Manchester United from start to finish I thought.”

Slot’s perfect start sees Liverpool head into the international break level on points with reigning champions…


Source link : https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/03/liverpool-praised-3-0-win-vs-man-utd-troy-deeney/

Author : CJ

Publish date : 2024-09-03 15:22:46

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