Going in at half-time 1-0 down was perhaps a harsh scoreline for Manchester United, with the half providing big chances for the team particularly in the air, with Bruno Fernandes guiding a diving header just wide, shortly before Casemiro’s headed effort would be ruled out for offside.
However, there was nothing harsh in what followed, as United’s total capitulation led to a record-breaking defeat with their Merseyside rivals taking no mercy in putting seven past the disjointed defence.
What exactly happened in the second half, where does the blame lie and what has to change if Erik ten Hag is to avoid this kind of defeat in the future? Read more: United players report for early meeting with Ten Hag Lisandro Martinez has been one of the signings of the season but in the fixture he was supposed to shine the most, he stood out for the wrong reasons.
The Argentine was completely dismantled by Mohammad Salah for Liverpool’s third goal, with the Egyptian turning him one way then the other before putting the World Cup winner on the floor as he found the perfect pass for goal scorer Cody Gakpo.
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