Liverpool kept up their momentum to move top of the Premier League overnight by inflicting a damaging 4-0 defeat on rivals Manchester United.
Liverpool took the lead within five minutes when Luis Diaz got on the end of a low cross from Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian was then on hand to double the lead after a fine set-up by Sadio Mane.
Manchester United regained their composure in the second half, not that it took much to improve upon what came before the break. But Liverpool took control again when Mane made it 3-0 after an assist from Diaz.
With all three forwards getting a goal and assist, substitute Diogo Jota also got in on the act to set up Salah for a fourth goal.
Thanks to their win, Liverpool have moved top of the Premier League until Manchester City play Brighton on Wednesday. Man Utd, meanwhile, remain three points outside the top four but time is not on their side.
Liverpool
Alisson Becker: Did well to survive a couple of scares on the ball early on and went on to use it well to build from the back. Rarely tested in the first half, which was in part thanks to him commanding his area. A strong presence again after the break. 8
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Given more to think about when United brought Sancho on in the second half. Stood up to some pressure. 7
Joel Matip: Played his part in the second goal with direct passes in the build-up. 6
Virgil van Dijk: Made his presence known at the back from the outset, outmuscling opponents. Wasn’t as commanding towards the start of the second half but was well aware of the standards required. 7
Andy Robertson: Kept close to his opponents at all times and by doing so helped set the third goal in motion. 8
Fabinho: Drove forward – either by dribbling or passing – more often than usual. Was a beating heart at the base of midfield. 8
Jordan Henderson: Popped up in the right place at the right time when Liverpool needed to keep the ball under control. Decision-making admittedly sometimes…
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