Liverpool continued their impressive start to the Premier League season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Luis Díaz was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half (35′ and 42′), with both goals assisted by Mohamed Salah. Salah himself added the third goal in the 56th minute, further cementing his remarkable record against Manchester United.The win marks a perfect start for new Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who has now secured three wins from three matches without conceding a goal. This victory puts Liverpool joint-top of the Premier League alongside Manchester City, both with nine points.However, the jubilation of the win was tempered by a shocking post-match revelation from Salah. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Egyptian forward stated, “This is my last season at Liverpool, so I want to enjoy it”. Salah added, “Nobody has spoken to me about a contract, so I say it’s my last season”. This announcement has sent shockwaves through the football world, potentially signaling the end of an era that began when Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 for 42 million euros.For Manchester United, the defeat raises serious questions about their ability to compete at the highest level this season. Casemiro, in particular, had a nightmare game, being at fault for both of Díaz’s goals before being substituted at halftime. Manager Erik ten Hag, under increasing pressure after two defeats in three games, remained defiant, saying, “We will be fine. It’s clear we have to improve but at the end of the season I’m quite confident that we will have a big chance to lift another trophy”.As Liverpool celebrates this emphatic victory and grapples with Salah’s potential departure, Manchester United must regroup quickly to salvage their season. The international break provides both teams with time to reflect and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Key points
- Liverpool defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, maintaining their perfect start under new manager Arne Slot.
- Mohamed Salah hinted that this could be his last season at Liverpool, citing lack of contract talks.
- Manchester United’s poor performance, especially from Casemiro, has raised concerns about their form this season.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in the reporting of Salah’s goal tally against Manchester United.
Some sources state he has scored 15 goals against them, while others mention 10 goals in his last seven appearances at Old Trafford.
