Liverpool remains without a win in the third league game and slides deeper and deeper into the crisis!
After two draws against Fulham (2:2) and Crystal Palace (1:1), the team of coach Jürgen Klopp (55) conceded their first defeat, losing 1:2 at Manchester United, which even with two bankruptcies included 0:4 -debacle against Brentford started the season.
But there was no sign of uncertainty among the Red Devils, where the superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who was willing to change, was on the bench until the 85th minute. On the contrary – United shoots Klopp and Liverpool into the crisis.
First, Ronaldo replacement Elanga fails with his degree on the right post (10th), then an ex-BVB professional provides the deserved lead for the hosts.
16. Minute: Elanga finds Sancho in the penalty area, who first lets Milner slide into space and then slides into the bottom left corner to make it 1-0.
And Liverpool? There was nothing offensive to see from the Reds at the beginning, only getting a single shot on goal from Luis Díaz in the first 20 minutes. And are even lucky that United don’t add another goal.
25. Minute: Eriksen takes a free kick from 20 meters from the left to the far corner. Alisson stretches out and just clears the corner with his fingertips.
Only after 30 minutes do the Reds find their way into the game better, have 75 percent possession of the ball and press for the equaliser. But the really big opportunities are missing – until the team of coach Erik den Hag almost help themselves.
41. Minute: Slapstick in the ManUnited penalty area – and almost a curious own goal! Bruno Fernandes tries to clear the far post from a corner but misses the ball and shoots at team-mate Martínez on the goal line, who smashes the ball away on the second try.
The next shock for Liverpool shortly after the break: After a mistake by Henderson, Martial plays a great pass into the path of Rashford, who is free and puts the ball past keeper Alisson into the near corner – the 2-0 (53.)!
As a result, Liverpool throws everything forward again. But Mo Salah (81st) did not want to do more than the 1:2 goal.
