Man United vs Liverpool

Goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford for Manchester United against Liverpool announced the start of the Erik Ten Hag era at Old Trafford.

Manchester United play host to Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK. The demonstration is set to begin at 7pm but huge groups of fans are already congregating at the planned meeting spot. It's a really slick exchange around the Liverpool box that leads to Sancho picking it up in the box and he shows brilliant composure to sit Alisson and Milner down simultaneously before passing the ball home. 7th min: Liverpool lose it in a deep position and Alexander-Arnold fouls Rashford in attempting to get back in. The match will be streamed in English on NBC platform Peacock. Liverpool lose the ball in midfield and Rashford is on his bike straight away to latch onto a pass in behind. On leaving Cristiano Ronaldo out, he said: "We know Liverpool are a really good team and you need to press them. The youngster looks to have done everything right in opening his body for curling, inside-of-the-foot finish but it comes agonisingly back off the post. Could we see movement on that front over the next couple of weeks? HALFTIME: Manchester United leading by a single goal at the break and they fully deserve their lead. Alisson is out to make himself big, but the Mancunian striker makes no mistake with a cool finish into the bottom corner. If there is one area of the pitch Liverpool fans would most like to see reinforced before the end of the transfer window, it is undoubtedly midfield.

Erik ten Hag's Red Devils responded in a huge way at home with a win over Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

They were also solid defensively tracking back to prevent Liverpool from overloading the defense which is something that can't be done with Ronaldo in the side. The trio of Sancho, Rashford, and Elanga/Martial took care of all the necessary attacking damage to deliver a blow to Liverpool. With a few more performances like this, they could be deemed surplus to requirements along with Luke Shaw after Tyrell Malacia contained Salah, who still managed to find the back of the net late in the proceedings. Liverpool, meanwhile, are left to pick up the pieces after three games without a win and a performance to forget at Old Trafford as they were outworked on every area of the pitch. Not to get complacent, ten Hag subbed on Anthony Martial for Anthony Elanga at the half and it paid dividends. It was redemption day for Manchester United as Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford powered the Red Devils to a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford either side of half-time gave Man United and manager Erik ten Hag a massive three points despite it only being the ...

[Mohamed Salah](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/173896/Mohamed-Salah) scored late in the match for Liverpool, but the Red Devils hung on for the win. "I wanted a different approach and a different attitude and that is what they brought on the pitch. It is only a start. [Anthony Martial](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/181140/Anthony-Martial)'s through ball that left him with only the keeper to beat. [Anthony Elanga](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/296622/Anthony-Elanga), composed himself and calmly shot past Alisson to give United the lead. [Jadon Sancho](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/259836/Jadon-Sancho) and [Marcus Rashford](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/230945/Marcus-Rashford) either side of half-time gave Man United and manager Erik ten Hag a massive three points despite it only being the third game of the season for both sides.

Match report and free highlights as Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford give Manchester United their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool; ...

"I wanted a different approach and a different attitude and that is what they brought on the pitch. "They were really aggressive in the beginning, it was absolutely clear what would happen. "Maybe they were [sharper], that's not right of course but when we calmed down we were there. Nowadays it's a demand and that is what you saw. "It is not always about what I said. I don't know what it is but I cannot believe what I have witnessed. Make sure you are a team and battle and be brave. "The major disappointment is that they've only scored one goal." "Every time United went forward in that first half they looked like they were going to score. I didn't think it was possible tonight what I saw; I thought the players had cemented what they do, week-in, week-out over many months at the end of last season and the start of this season." "There was communication, fight spiriting and then you can see what they can achieve. They had rattled their visitors even before Sancho was given time to turn onto his left foot in the box and fire past an unsighted Alisson (16), and David de Gea did not have a save to make before the break.

Two Premier League heavyweights go head to head at Old Trafford in search of their first Premier League win of the season.

— The match will be streamed in English on NBC platform Peacock. [Optus Sport](https://bit.ly/3Jf30UC) Manchester United play host to Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK. There are always fireworks when these two old rivals meet but, with both having failed to get a win on board so far this season, an opportunity to land an even more painful blow than usual awaits. The demonstration is set to begin at 7pm but huge groups of fans are already congregating at the planned meeting spot.

Man United fans made their voices heard with pre-game protests while the team did their talking on the pitch, dispatching Liverpool in fine fashion.

[Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) (Aug. Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side get little time to rest before a pair of Premier League games over the next 10 days, with Bournemouth (Aug. We can't keep this going on out there: it is easy to talk about it in the changing room but we have to go out and do it. Nunez showed great promise prior to his red card against [Crystal Palace](/soccer/team?id=384) and the injury picture will ease before long, but two points from their opening three games will heighten pressure on Liverpool to enter the market before deadline day -- perhaps most obviously in midfield, where they were out-fought and out-thought by United. Man United in all competitions, the most in club history, breaking a tie with Steven Gerrard. We got the three points but on to the next one. [Report: Man United thump Liverpool](/soccer/report?gameId=638225) [Mohamed Salah](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/173896/Mohamed-Salah) scored a consolation inside the final 10 minutes to give the hosts some nervous moments, but the victory is vindication for United boss Erik ten Hag as he tries to turn around a club in disarray. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) He is only the tenth United player to reach that landmark. Dropping both your club captain and your iconic centre-forward for a game of this magnitude takes some self-belief, but United lined up without Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since Jan.

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“Every time United went forward in that first half they looked like they were going to score. Liverpool were all over the place. But the Frenchman has returned to the Emirates in fine form and instantly made himself a vital part of the backline. Leeds emerged 3-0 victors as Havertz was anonymous and failed to register a single shot in the match. For all of the positive noise coming out of the Emirates, the Gunners are yet to face a top six opponent. But against Bournemouth on the weekend, Jesus had to share the spotlight with a 21-year-old that Arsenal signed for $46 million in 2019. “Liverpool were absolutely shocking defensively. With Martial back as well as Rashford and Elanga showing the upside of dynamic, young forwards willing to run, how will Ronaldo find himself back in the side? In the first half, the pace of Rashford and Elanga tore the Reds apart as Erik ten Hag orchestrated a counterattacking masterclass. Sancho had the ball at his feet in United’s box and Milner made a sliding attempt to block the Red Devil winger’s shot, but Sancho rolled the ball to his other foot and sent Milner for a hot dog. Van Dijk stood with his hands behind his back in the hope of preventing a handball, but instead of closing the space, he simply stood there and believed his presence would be enough of a deterrent. The first goal occurred because Alexander-Arnold was overloaded with red shirts in front of him and he was partly to blame for United’s second as he tried to catch Rashford in an offside trap but failed to move up in time.

Match report and free highlights as Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford give Manchester United their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool; ...

"I wanted a different approach and a different attitude and that is what they brought on the pitch. "They were really aggressive in the beginning, it was absolutely clear what would happen. "Maybe they were [sharper], that's not right of course but when we calmed down we were there. Nowadays it's a demand and that is what you saw. "It is not always about what I said. I don't know what it is but I cannot believe what I have witnessed. Make sure you are a team and battle and be brave. "The major disappointment is that they've only scored one goal." "Every time United went forward in that first half they looked like they were going to score. I didn't think it was possible tonight what I saw; I thought the players had cemented what they do, week-in, week-out over many months at the end of last season and the start of this season." "There was communication, fight spiriting and then you can see what they can achieve. They had rattled their visitors even before Sancho was given time to turn onto his left foot in the box and fire past an unsighted Alisson (16), and David de Gea did not have a save to make before the break.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire have been benched by Manchester United for Monday Night Football visit of Liverpool; Maguire named on bench for fourth ...

"With Ronaldo, the initial plan was always to have Anthony Martial starting the season. "He's still trying to get to know the squad and he doesn't want to make any changes for now. "We were told that Varane was put on a specialised programme in order to make sure he was conditioned enough to deal with Ten Hag's football. He was very good during the pre-season tour, not just in terms of his own performances and the work he was doing off the ball, but how well Sancho and Rashford combined with him. "When Ten Hag said Maguire was retaining the captaincy, that he was backing him and supporting him with the armband and in terms of his status as a first-XI player, there was some apprehension as to why he did that, even from members of staff who thought he didn't have to be so concrete over his words. His availability has been an issue.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag had a terrible start to his first two Premier League games, but following tonight's victory against Liverpool ...

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag had a terrible start to his first two Premier League games, but following tonight's victory against Liverpool supporters are starting to believe the good times could be on the way back. So, can Erik ten Hag lead United to glory? Have your say: Can Erik ten Hag lead Manchester United to glory?

After the 2-1 win over Liverpool, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hailed his team's attitude and added that Cristiano Ronaldo, who did not start the ...

"We had to keep chasing the game and that is not what you want to do. The Manchester United manager was rewarded for his decision to field a frontline of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga, as the three combined well. We prepare for Bournemouth (on Saturday) and Newcastle (next Wednesday) now." "I wanted a different approach and a different attitude and that is what they brought on the pitch. "I am concerned about our situation, but that is how it is. Every Premier League game is difficult, we need to bring it to every game. "It makes me happy that Rashford and Sancho got the goals. We got through the week with 14, 15 senior players available and now have to make sure they don't get injured. "I am happy with the performance but we have to bring it every game. There was communication and a fighting spirit," said the United boss. We should have won this game. It is only a start.

There were pregame protests and some big names benched, but Erik ten Hag got it right on a memorable Old Trafford night.

Ronaldo eventually came on with only four minutes left, but his introduction at the same time as that of [Donny van de Beek](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/215717/Donny-van-de-Beek) and [Aaron Wan-Bissaka](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/250945/Aaron-Wan-Bissaka) was little more than an afterthought as Ten Hag tried to see out the final stages of the win. Whether Ronaldo wants to be part of those plans remains up for debate, but if nothing else, Ten Hag has shown that it's Ronaldo who will have to adapt to his manager and not the other way around. "I wanted a different approach and a different attitude, and that is what they brought on the pitch," Ten Hag added. [Cristiano Ronaldo](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) and [Harry Maguire](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) for arguably the biggest game of the season, Ten Hag gave notice to his players that he is in charge. When you want to win, you need leaders and the spirit we showed today." It is understandable that Ten Hag would want to play down the significance of benching two of his highest-profile players for such a key game, but he will know better than anyone that it sends a strong message to his squad very early in his reign. [Lisandro Martinez](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) -- replaced after 45 minutes at Brentford -- pushed the Argentine defender into midfield, or switched to a back five with three centre-backs. We need a squad because we have many games to cover, so we make a team out of the squad, we stick together as a squad and we achieve a lot. Ronaldo won't be expecting a recall at St Mary's, either, after contributing one shot toward goal that sailed into the Stretford End. But when it came to picking his team against Liverpool, he didn't shy away from the big decisions. I don't have to mention Maguire and Ronaldo; they are amazing players, and they will play a role in the future and the short-term future, as well. "We have a squad and a way of play, of style, but also a game plan.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire were left out of Manchester United's starting eleven by manager Eric Ten Hag for the premier league clash against ...

Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 as a display full of fight, grit and quality stunned Jurgen Klopp's side. The Erik ten Hag era has officially started.

Only a shock win against Liverpool would lift it and that would only be momentarily as Erik ten Hag has to usher in a new style of player with a group of players seriously lacking in confidence. Martial being back is a big boost for United as he was flying in preseason in a fluid front three. At the back, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez both continue to struggle, while David de Gea had a nightmare at Brentford last time out. McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Eriksen all ran themselves into the ground and aside from a 15 minute period at the end of the first half, Liverpool were never allowed to dictate the tempo of the game. As for Liverpool, they have hardly had a good start to the new season. Liverpool’s worst start to a PL season in 10 years underlines their struggles, but this set in at the end of last season and they can’t keep fighting back in games. United going long, early and often, and they have Liverpool on the back foot. United then had quality in the final third to make all of their hard work count. This game exposed Liverpool’s lack of signings in midfield and Klopp may well go to his board and ask for a midfield addition before the window shuts. Fired up United back up Erik ten Hag’s big calls: Leaving out Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire was a huge call by Erik ten Hag and boy did he get it right. This was Liverpool’s first defeat in 22 Premier League games, as Klopp will point to huge injury issues but his side simply didn’t turn up for most of one of their biggest games of the season. Liverpool’s midfield overrun: Starting James Milner and Harvey Elliott ahead of Fabinho didn’t quite work and Liverpool’s midfield was so easy to play through in the first half.

Man United beat Liverpool 2-1 on Monday night and Anthony Martial was substituted on for the second half of the match.

"He can be a target, he knows the right positions and he has the skills to play through. Anthony Elanga was substituted for Anthony Martial during the interval and the Frenchman made an immediate impact from the bench. [Marcus Rashford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) the opportunity to play on the left wing, which proved to be a masterstroke from Ten Hag.