Man Utd vs Liverpool LIVE: Result and final score after Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford goals
Manchester United and Liverpool were both looking for their first win of the season after stuttering starts to their Premier League campaigns
Manchester United beat Liverpool in the Premier League this evening thanks to Jadon Sancho’s early goal and Marcus Rashford’s second-half strike. Mohamed Salah replied late in the day but it was not enough to prevent defeat for the visitors on a memorable night for Erik ten Hag’s side.
The match was preceeded by a protest by United fans: anger among supporters at the ownership of the Glazer family is growing with each passing day and a protest was organised by underground fan group ‘The 1958’ ahead of tonight’s game. They marched from The Tollgate to The Trinity to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the Glazers and demand that the Americans sell up.
During the build-up to tonight’s match, Sky Sports broadcast an exclusive interview with Man Utd boss Ten Hag, conducted by Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher, grilling the Dutchman following the club’s dismal start to the campaign that has seen them outclassed in defeats to Brighton and Brentford. And the manager made a big call this evening by dropping captain Harry Maguire and superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench, which was vindicated by the result.
Follow all the latest from the game below:
Man Utd 2-0 Liverpool
62 mins: Another counter-attack almost sees Man Utd in on goal again. Rashford, Sancho and Martial drive up the pitch with Martial in possession.
He drifts out to the right side before sliding the ball into Sancho. Sancho is closed down by two of Liverpool’s defenders but manages to dink the ball back over to Martial who takes it into the box.
He tries to check to the right and shoot but his first touch is poor and the ball rolls too far away from him allowing the Reds to clear their lines.
Man Utd 2-0 Liverpool
59 mins: Jurgen Klopp is going to the bench to find some answers and he’s turning to Fabinho. Options are limited for Liverpool but the Brazilian is a known entity that will get stuck into the midfield battle.
Jordan Henderson is the man replaced.
Man Utd 2-0 Liverpool
56 mins: Save! Rashford almost has two. United recycle the ball from a set piece and the ball gets flicked into the box to Varane. He brings it down, shifts it to the right and sets it up for Rashford.
Rashford curls a shot towards the far bottom corner but Alisson dives across to his left and palms it wide.
GOAL! Man Utd 2-0 Liverpool (53’, Rashford)⚽️
53 mins: United double their lead and Marcus Rashford has his goal! Jordan Henderson misplaces a short pass in midfield and Anthony Martial collects the ball, holds off a tackle and slides a through ball in behind the backline.
Rashford sprints around the last defender - he’s just onside - and recovers the ball before confidently smoking it past Alisson to send Man Utd further in front.
Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool
51 mins: Alexander-Arnold curls a corner into the box and picks out Mo Salah on the edge of the area. Salah attempts an ambitious volley and boots his effort high over the crossbar.
Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool
48 mins: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson stand over a free kick on the right side of the pitch. Robertson swings the ball into the area but Man Utd work it clear.
This has been a better start from Liverpool who have pinned the home side into their own final third since this half kicked off.
Second half: Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool
Kick off: Erik ten Hag has made a change to Manchester United’s line-up at the break with Anthony Martial brought on to replace Anthony Elanga.
No changes for Liverpool. The home side get the match back underway.
HT Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 117 Premier League matches when leading at half-time (W100, D17) dating back to 21st September 2014 against Leicester City.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have a record of W0 D2 L0 when trailing at half-time in the Premier League this season.
HT Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool
Casemiro has completed his transfer to Manchester United from Real Madrid and was announced at Old Trafford before kick off this evening.
He said: “The opportunity to start a new challenge at Manchester United and in the Premier League is extremely exciting. I have worked with many great managers in my career and, having met with Erik and heard his ideas, I can’t wait to work closely with him, his staff and my new teammates in the coming years.
“I’m ending one beautiful journey in Madrid whilst starting another in Manchester as determined as ever to win football matches, win trophies and make our fans proud by bringing success to this great club.
“Everybody knows the history of Manchester United, the significance of the club around the world and what it means to its supporters. To represent United is an honour and I am ready to give everything to help the team achieve our ambitions.”
HT Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to deliberately blank Jamie Carragher, one of his harshest critics, before Manchester United’s match against Liverpool on Monday night.
Ronaldo was dropped to the bench by new manager Erik ten Hag for the visit of the Liverpool to Old Trafford following United’s humiliation at Brentford and amid rumours he is looking to leave the club.
The striker still found time to greet Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Roy Keane broadcasting on the touchline before kick-off, but ignored former Liverpool defender Carragher.
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