Liverpool weathered a strong Manchester United start and the Old Trafford crowd to stake their dominance in the rivalry’s new era.
The Reds’ dominant display sparked many talking points post-match. Here are THREE takeaways from the game.
THREE takeaways from Liverpool's thrashing of Manchester United
Arne Slot continuity
Prior to this match, Liverpool’s progress under Arne Slot had been very visible, but with caveats of pre-season and weaker opposition. While there are and will continue to be doubts about Manchester United’s quality, it can’t be underestimated what Liverpool achieved.
Liverpool were ruthless. They took their chances with little fuss and controlled the game exactly when and where they needed to.
There was an air of chaos and uncertainty after last season’s FA Cup 4-3 and Premier League 3-2 that polluted the conversation around the Reds’ credentials. This was dispelled on Sunday. Tactically, Arne Slot had Erik ten Hag’s number. Casemiro was the final digit.
He turned the tables on ten Hag, who found the ultimate way to snuff out Liverpool’s attack last season. Slot, in some ways, did the inverse. He found the weakness to attack.
The resources that Jurgen Klopp used to build this team and the tools that he equipped them with are still evident. But this is Arne Slot’s Liverpool, and if his reactions are anything to go by, he is enjoying it too.
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