Liverpool continued their campaign for the English Premier league title by thrashing Manchester United 4-0 at Anfield. Goals from Mane, Salah, and Luis Diaz sank Manchester United’s hope for a top 4 push.
It didn’t take long for Liverpool to set the ball running in the first half when Luiz Diaz opened the scoring barely 5 minutes into the game.
A fantastic move saw Mane slide the ball down the right for Trent and Salah to chase. Mo put a low cross in, Diaz arrived to finish emphatically.
Another Incredible movement and crisp passing around the edge of the box saw Matip find Mane, who played a ball around the corner for Salah’s run and he slot in with ease.
Manchester United’s dismal first half at Anfield was compounded by an injury to Paul Pogba, who only lasted 10 minutes.
Liverpool fans sang ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ during a minute’s applause for Cristiano Ronaldo following the tragic passing of his baby son.
The third goal came in the second half after Diaz cut back to lay off Mane who converted the opportunity without a hassle.
Salah compounded United’s woes by chipping De Gea to get the fourth goal of the night!
Liverpool have now completed their first Premier League double over their heated rivals since 2013/14.
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