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Liverpool have joined Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table as the only teams to have won all three games this season so far, after smashing arch-rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford. Having seen a seventh-minute goal by Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out for an offside given by the VAR against Mohamed Salah in the buildup, the Reds took the lead through Luis Diaz in the 35th, and the Colombian winger added another in the 42nd. Salah eventually proved the scourge of Manchester United again in the 56th, setting the final score at 0-3.
The teams
There were two changes in United’s starting lineup compared to the one that started the defeat away to Brighton and Hove Albion the previous week, with newcomer Joshua Zirkzee, who scored the winning goal in the opening round against Fulham, replacing Mason Mount as the man leading the attacking line, and Matthijs de Ligt, another summer arrival, coming in the place of Harry Magiure in the back line.
Zirkzee had Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho in support, while Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro played in deeper midfield roles. De Ligt played alongside Lisandro Martinez in the heart of defence, with Diogo Dalot on the left and Noussair Mazraoui on the right. Andre Onana was in goal.
As for Liverpool, their team unsurprisingly remained unchanged from the victory over Brentford. With Alisson Becker between the posts, Ibrahima Konate joined Virgil van Dijk to form the centre-back duo, while Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson covered the flanks. The midfield double pivot consisted of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister, with Dominik Szoboszlai given more freedom to play further up. Diogo Jota led the line upfront, with Salah and Diaz in support from wide positions.
The game
The contest appeared finely balanced at the start as both teams sought to establish control and attack. United had a few promising situations, and Liverpool had one good chance dragged wide by…
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Author : Veselin Trajkovic
Publish date : 2024-09-01 18:43:52
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