Historical event for Premier League.
Klopp organized the squad as promised
In parallel, Sochi and CSKA, it is convenient to compare speeds. It is clear that the intensity of the fight in Liverpool was predictably higher. But what was impressive was the time difference Klopp’s and ten Hag’s teams allowed themselves to make decisions. Liverpool and Manchester United had a splendid first half in terms of pressing, pace, intelligent decisions and the transition from defense to attack. Klopp defeated a worthy opponent on an 11-game unbeaten streak.
In the opposite direction, from attack to defense, it was more difficult for both sides to work. But there is an explanation for this. Liverpool went out to win like it was a final. It’s inside Manchester United they remembered not having taken three points at Anfield since 2016, when Rooney upset Mignolet. Henderson started that game from the base, and the midfielder also took part in the victory against the main opponent today. Although before the match, ten Hag stated that he had been told how important the match was, he failed to make the squad.
Manchester United decided not to adapt to their opponent. They proposed a working 4-2-3-1 scheme. This was Ten Hag’s first miss. The second mistake is to think that Salah and Robertson, Nunez and Alexander-Arnold can easily be contained on the flanks. Liverpool got back in shape and were back to full strength today, as Gakpo, Fabinho and the aforementioned players proved their worth. Now Klopp has a game in hand and three points in fourth place, which is Tottenham.
Ten Hag didn’t change at half time
After the ball, when Gakpo beautifully put the ball into the far corner, complementing Robertson’s efforts, Manchester United there was a chance to change. We could take into account the opponent’s methods, make different substitutions. Press on Alisson. Think of something smarter than trying to scare Trent with Bruno Fernandes at his side. Eric ten Hag had the tools to come back after a goal. Instead, Liverpool were cleared to go, went deeper and then De Gea’s defense crumbled.
Only after the third goal of the “Reds” did the rivals try to pull themselves together, but it didn’t work out. Today definitely wasn’t Martinez’s night. Yes, and Casemiro, whose goal was canceled in the first half, did not become a central figure. And Carlos was simply bypassed. They did not enter into a direct confrontation with him, assuming trouble, but took the ball away from the Brazilian’s zone to the flanks. The experienced midfielder failed to correctly choose the height of the defense at all Manchester Unitedthen 15 free kicks by De Gea.
Liverpool had everything they needed to defeat. Nunes and Gakpo each scored two goals. Salah played a game for which he will be remembered. Mohamed doubled up with goals and assists. The Egyptian sent a powerful blow from the crossbar Manchester United brought down in the 66th minute. With the score 4:0, only one task remains: to tighten a prestigious goal. TO Manchester United it didn’t work out, but Klopp released Firmino onto the field, whose actions made the score completely indecent. The opponent was crushed.
It’s a shame that Liverpool came to life so late
Season in Premier League and so interesting. But it could have been even better if Klopp’s team had always played clearly, as it is today. Or like in the opening match against Real Madrid. But there were objective reasons for the decline. For example, fatigue and injuries. Now they have taken Manchester United at a time when the “devils” burned out after a series of difficult matches against “Barcelona” and other rivals. And Liverpool have exhaled and are mentally preparing to put pressure on Courtois’ flawed defense in Madrid.
A spectacular victory was needed to believe in a comeback even before the transfer of the club, hinted at by demanding fans, who asked for the resignation of the current management. Liverpool have someone to rely on along the way. Salah scored Manchester United in the sixth consecutive all-tournament game. Mohamed became the first player in the history of Liverpool with such a prestigious result in the eyes of the fans. The Egyptian also has a new club record for goals.
If Klopp can move on to work on Nunez and Gakpo on a permanent, non-episode basis, then remember Manchester United Ferguson Times. After the crises, the Scotsman returned to the top. Meanwhile, this match has reverted to the past. Ten Haga at a time he didn’t find himself in Manchester, when Rangnick was United manager. And Klopp at least made it back to the Super Bowl when Haaland missed and the Reds hit. Subsequently, they also “struck”, but in a different meaning of the word.
Klopp’s spring challenge – Champions League
Let’s see how this twist continues. There was obscene destruction Manchester United after ten Hag has objectively changed a lot for the better. Poor Rashford, after Liverpool’s sixth goal, looked like an “eighteen-year-old” Sudanese goalkeeper who looked fifty-five. It turned out to be a video-style victory where a bully picks up a short boy, who turns out to be a professional boxer, and punches him in the jaw.
Poor De Gea ate six goals in the second half. David once joked that within the team they were setting themselves up for a curse Manchester United. Ten Hag removed the black mark of the trophy in the League Cup, overtook Barcelona in the Europa League. But there is something eternal for Manchester United. The winless run at Anfield Road continued to eight games. The goalless draws were also a success. Now Klopp will be able to joke that it was worth saving three goals for Real Madrid, and ten Hagu remained to live in the future.
Today is a great night for Liverpool, congratulations to the supporters of the team. And Manchester United fans are left with self-irony. You also have to be able to fly so brilliantly. Salah, Gakpo, Nunez and Firmino helped them create this artwork. Bobby leaves Liverpool, but he did not deny himself the pleasure. Manchester United not losing 7-0 in the league since 1931. Historic event, Liverpool now have the biggest win against United in history Premier League.
