Manchester United Beat Liverpool 2-1 to Secure First Win of the Season
Old Trafford Erupts as Rashford and Sancho Strike
Match Timeline
- 16' - J Sancho (Man Utd) 1-0
- 53' - M Rashford (Man Utd) 2-0
- 81' - Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) 2-1
Manchester United picked up their first win of the Premier League season beating Liverpool 2-1 at a raucous Old Trafford on Monday night. Jadon Sancho opened the scoring for the Red Devils in the 16th minute, before Marcus Rashford doubled their lead in the 53rd minute. Mohamed Salah pulled one back for Liverpool in the 81st minute, but it was not enough to prevent United from claiming all three points.
The win moves United up to 14th in the Premier League table, while Liverpool drop down to 16th. It was a much-needed victory for Erik ten Hag's side, who had lost their first two games of the season.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will be disappointed with the result. They had the better of the chances in the first half, but failed to take them. They also looked vulnerable at the back, with United causing them problems on the counter-attack.
The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at Old Trafford. The atmosphere was electric, with the fans playing their part in helping United to victory.
It was a memorable night for Manchester United. They showed great character to come back from a goal down and secure their first win of the season. Liverpool, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the result. They will need to improve quickly if they want to challenge for the title this season.
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