The act of rebirth facing the sworn enemy. This Sunday during the 211th derby of England, Liverpool martyred Manchester United by scoring seven goals and delivering an exceptional score during the 26th day of the Premier League. A historic confrontation which nevertheless brought face to face two teams in form in recent weeks. If the Red Devils seemed unstoppable in 2023 (a single defeat), the Reds had also found their colors in the last days (three wins and a draw).
And in this highly anticipated duel across the Channel, it was Jürgen Klopp’s men who first lit the fuse with an opportunity for Harvey Elliott (3rd). With great aggression in each duel in these first minutes, the locals put in difficulty the United players who could not get the ball cleanly out of their camp. A good combination between Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold, then a good cross from the left side for Darwin Nunez came in quick succession to put the danger on the goals of David De Gea. (22nd, 24th).
The visitors finally created a goal situation after a diving header from Bruno Fernandes, out of bounds (27th). A first fright for the Scousers rearguard who balanced the debates at the half-hour mark. A sumptuous pass from Casemiro for Antony then wreaked havoc in the defense of Virgil van Dijk’s partners, finally cleared by the defender central Dutch (40th). But just before the break, Cody Gakpo allowed his side to take the lead after a splendid assist from Robertson and a finish from the winter rookie of the same ilk (1-0). Liverpool veered into the lead at half-time after a convincing opening 45 minutes.
A spectacular humiliation
The Reds ideally restarted the game by doubling the bet from the start after a cross from Elliott for the head of Nunez (2-0, 47th). The red wave did not stop there since a few minutes later, Gakpo killed all suspense by scoring his team’s third goal with a subtle dive (3-0, 50th). A cannon start to the second half that sounded completely Mancunians. Boosted, Salah andamp; Co did not release the pressure with a whim from Frenchman Ibrahima Konaté, close to the side (59th). The Egyptian had also added his touch to his teammates’ masterpiece with an unstoppable volley for De Gea (4-0). Raphaël Varane’s teammates reacted timidly, but Marcus Rashford’s shot found the left post (73rd). But the festival resumed with a vengeance a few moments later with the double in turn from Nunez on a perfect cross from Jordan Henderson (5-0). The nightmare never ended for the proteges of Ten Hag with this time the double of Salah (6-0, 83rd). And as the story could not be more beautiful, Roberto Firmino also participated in the celebration (7-0, 89th).
A broad triumph (7-0) for Liverpool which confirms its renewed form in recent weeks, and which temporarily passes Newcastle (5th). Setback for Manchester United who lost after a series of 11 matches without defeat in all competitions. The Red Devils remain third, but are losing ground to Arsenal and Manchester City.
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