'Embarrassing' - Manchester United defending slammed for Liverpool moment
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United fans have slammed the defending for Liverpool's opening goal in their derby clash on Tuesday. The Reds five-man rearguard was broken after just five minutes as three Liverpool players raced through before Salah laid it on a plate for the Colombian.
Ralf Rangnick opted for five defenders for their trip to Anfield with Phil Jones deputising alongside Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, but their hopes of a blockade were nullified in the opening stages.
For United, it was the same old story as David de Gea was left helpless as Diaz pounced. And for the pundits pre-match, their fears for United's chances in the contest were echoed by the early showings. READ MORE: Liverpool vs Man United - LIVE Many Reds feared the worst and were cowering at the thought of a repeat that saw Jurgen Klopp's side slam five at Old Trafford.
Here's how they reacted on Twitter. United's chances ahead of their trip down the East Lancs Road were minimal before Martin Atkinson blew his whistle at Anfield.
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