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Jurgen Klopp has explained why he grabbed Bruno Fernandes' neck following Liverpool's crushing 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.The Red Devils leapfrogged their arch-rivals in the Premier League table with a classy performance on Monday evening (August 22), as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford claimed a first win of the Erik ten Hag era.But, following the full-time whistle, opposing manager Klopp, 55, appeared to take issue with United's stand-in captain Fernandes, who was ridiculed during the contest for a blatant dive in the Liverpool penalty area as well as refusing to hand the ball back while already on a yellow card.READ MORE: Liverpool fans rage seeing Anthony Martial tell Man Utd ball boy to slow downThe Portuguese wind-up merchant was slammed by fans online with many believing he should have been sent for an early bath. "May be the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever seen from Bruno Fernandes," commented one fan on his horrendous dive.A second agreed: "That dive by Bruno Fernandes is diabolical.

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he "may know a thing or two" about team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, but he's not going to tell Manchester United fans.Speaking to their native Portuguese media after United's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday (August 22), Fernandes addressed the saga which had left a black cloud hanging over the club at the start of the season.Ronaldo has promised the "truth" will soon come out about the "media lies" surrounding his situation at the club. And his fellow countryman Fernandes is making fans wait for the revelation, even though he has information about it.READ MORE: Frustrated Jurgen Klopp grabs Bruno Fernandes around the neck after defeat"There is a lot of speculation, but there is no one better than Cristiano to talk about it," he told Eleven Sports Portugal. "I may know a thing or two, but I won't be the one to say it."Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag made the decision to drop Ronaldo from his side to face Jurgen Klopp's Reds, and he made only a five-minute cameo as a late substitute.

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk correctly predicted that their visit to Old Trafford on Monday evening would create the perfect environment for Manchester United to turn their early-season fortunes around.

Gary Neville was left a little red-faced after a Manchester United fan professed his undying love to him live on air.Prior to United's emphatic victory over Liverpool, Neville headed around Old Trafford to interview supporters and find out how confident they were about the upcoming match, though was taken aback by one man who immediately changed the subject."Let me first say, you are the love of my life," the supporter told Neville. "You gave me a lot of Premier League titles [and] I absolutely enjoyed watching you and I'm honoured to meet you." READ MORE: Four things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd seal stunning victory over LiverpoolClearly surprised at being shown such tender affection, Neville was slightly lost for words, mustering a semi-awkward, "oh right that's brilliant thanks", in response.Awkwardness aside, fans on social media were absolutely loving it, with one tweeting: "Neville, you've pulled!""Grab your coat, @GNev," wrote another, while a third joked: "Must be the first time anyone's ever told Neville that."If you had to declare your undying love for a professional football who would it be and why? Let us know in the comments section below.Neville's night got even better an hour or so later as Erik ten Hag's side stormed to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool - their first league win over Jurgen Klopp's side since 2018.Jadon Sancho put United deservedly in front in the first half before Marcus Rashford doubled the hosts' advantage after the break.

Virgil van Dijk was caught doing a Liam Gallagher impression as Jadon Sancho put Manchester United ahead during their 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday night.The Dutchman is undoubtedly one of the best defenders around, but fans were bewildered when he decided not to close Sancho down on the edge of the box, choosing instead to stay rooted to the spot with his arms behind his back, mimicking the iconic on-stage pose of former Oasis front man Gallagher."Why was Van Dijk just standing there like he's the singer in Oasis when he could've moved forward to block Sancho's shot?" one fan tweeted, while another said: "Van Dijk looking like he's about to sing Wonderwall there."READ MORE: James Milner 'roasts' Virgil van Dijk and fans can't get enough of Liverpool beef"VVD looked like a s*** Oasis tribute act for that goal," a third wrote.Fans on social media weren't the only ones perplexed by Van Dijk's antics. James Milner, who had thrown himself at Sancho's dummied shot moments earlier, was seen screaming at his team-mate as United celebrated, appearing to tell him he should've "got out" to the United forward to block the strike.Marcus Rashford doubled United's lead in the second half and although Mo Salah grabbed a late goal for the visitors, it wasn't enough to stop Erik ten Hag's side registering their first points of the season.If Van Dijk is Liam Gallagher then which Liverpool player is Noel? Let us know in the comments section below.Having failed to win any of their opening three matches, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool find themselves in 16th place.

Manchester United have finally arrived after sealing a stunning victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.Anti-Glazer protests might have been the talk of the town going into the game, but there'll be nothing but positivity in the Manchester air this evening as United climb off the foot of the table to leapfrog the visitors into 14th.Goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford put United ahead before Mo Salah grabbed a late consolation for Jurgen Klopp's Reds, but it was the Red Devils who stood tall in the end as they downed Liverpool for first time in the league since 2018.So without further ado, here are four things Ten Hag got absolutely spot on tonight.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo 'totally blanks' Jamie Carragher in awkward pitch-side encounterIt wasn't exactly the biggest shock given how desperate the Portugal superstar is to quit the club, but it took a certain amount of bravery for Ten Hag to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his starting line-up.Sulk or no sulk, the 37-year-old is arguably United's only consistent source of goals and after back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Brentford, few could've blamed him for giving Ronaldo the nod.But Ten Hag resisted, and was duly rewarded. United were slick and tenacious in attack, pressing from the front and constantly nipping at Liverpool's heels - something they'd have struggled to do with Ronaldo strolling about up front.Can Man United finish above Liverpool this season? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.The other huge call Ten Hag made was leaving captain Harry Maguire out.

Bruno Fernandes says his Manchester United teammates need to "give something back" to the fans and be disciplined on the pitch ahead of the Liverpool match on Monday evening.

Real Madrid ahead of his imminent move to Manchester United.The Brazilian cut an emotional figure as he expressed his gratitude to Madrid, after calling time on his nine-year spell with Los Blancos. Casemiro arrived from Sao Paulo in 2013, and has gone on to win 18 major honours with Madrid, and departs the Spanish capital as a La Liga and Champions League winner from last season.Casemiro will join United after an initial fee of £60million was agreed between the two sides, with the Brazilian signing a four-year deal with the Red Devils.

Former left-back Patrice Evra believes Manchester United will be in need of a "miracle" to take anything from this evening's showdown with arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will face fierce rivals Liverpool on Monday night, as Erik ten Hag's side look for their first win of the 2022/23 Premier League season.

Leeds United stunned Chelsea with a 3-0 victory on Sunday, with Brenden Aaronson the star of the show at Elland Road, and Liverpool fans are already drooling over a potential transfer in the future.The summer signing from RB Salzburg scored and assisted against Chelsea, and has hit the ground running in the Premier League under Jesse Marsch. The 21-year-old is a self-proclaimed Liverpool fan, and fans have already labelled him as a 'Klopp player' due to his style of pressing and impressive agility.The American has already achieved his dreams of playing in the Premier League, after revealing that England was his goal while playing for Philadelphia Union back in the United States.

Leeds United attack - assisting three times in Leeds' opening three games this season.Harrison was once again electric for Leeds as they played Chelsea off the park at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon. The Englishman bagged an assist for Leeds' second before turning the ball past Edouard Mendy for the Peacocks third of the afternoon. However, Harrison's route to the pinnacle of Premier League football wasn't straightforward.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, August 21.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has demanded that his team be awarded the win if Manchester United fans force the game to be postponed due to a planned protest ahead of the game.

Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp believes he had an easier start to life at Anfield than Erik ten Hag has had at Manchester United.

Reported interest in Harry Maguire from Chelsea has split the opinion of Manchester United fans.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stuck his boot into Fulham during a press conference.The Reds boss saw his side draw to the newly-promoted side on the opening day of the season, in what was a shock result. After the match, the German boss made some puzzling comments about the Cottagers' pitch being dry."The best thing about the game is the result," Klopp told BT Sport after full-time. "A really bad game.

Manchester United. This will be greeted with huge fanfare by the supporter base, who are desperate to see the end of the controversial Americans at Old Trafford. While it does not mean that Joel or Avram will cede control, it is a step in the right direction for many fans.

Manchester United's 4-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday. Vukile Nkomo was attending the Fingo Bottle Store with his brother in the small village of Mbembesi on Saturday night to watch the Red Devils. The 31-year-old was attempting to defend his brother, who had an argument with another fan over the match.