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When Liverpool Made Old Trafford Their Playground: The 3-0 Humiliation!

A day at Old Trafford turned into a Liverpool carnival as Man Utd faced a 3-0 defeat, leaving fans shaking their heads!

On a gloomy day at Old Trafford, Manchester United faced their biggest rivals, Liverpool, in a Premier League showdown that ended in a disheartening 3-0 defeat for the Red Devils. Right from the kick-off, Liverpool showcased an attacking brilliance that United struggled to counter. Luis Diaz was the star of the show, netting two goals that left United's defense in disarray, while Mohamed Salah—ever the talisman—added a third, sending Liverpool fans into a frenzy and leaving the home crowd in stunned silence.

The match served as Arne Slot's first major test as Liverpool's manager, and he passed with flying colors, maintaining his perfect start as head coach. For Manchester United, however, concerns are mounting as they continue to falter early in the season under Erik ten Hag. Post-match, pundits and fans alike wasted no time in discussing the visible gaps in United’s strategy and formation, particularly highlighting issues with defensive cohesion that seem to have haunted them throughout the match.

As Liverpool's players reveled in their performance on the pitch, United's defeat depicted a tale of missed chances and lost opportunities. The hosts started the match with promise but quickly fizzled out, unable to match the intensity and clinical finishing of their rivals. Ten Hag's tactics were put under the microscope as questions lingered about how the team could recover from such a heavy loss so early in the season.

In the aftermath, fans took to social media, some in disbelief while others humorously compared Manchester United's form to a rollercoaster ride—one that’s yet to hit a peak this season. In fact, this loss marked Manchester United's third consecutive defeat to Liverpool in league play, highlighting a concerning trend that continues to grow. On the flip side, Liverpool's triumph added another chapter to the storied rivalry, reminding everyone that no matter the circumstances, derby days bring out the best (and sometimes the worst) in football, igniting passions and discussions far beyond the full-time whistle.

Did you know that this was the first time Liverpool scored three goals against Manchester United at Old Trafford since 2014? Further, with his two goals, Luis Diaz became the first Liverpool player to score a brace in a league game against United since 2009. With the Premier League still early in the season, expect more thrilling encounters ahead!