Liverpool have moved to joint-top of the Premier League table after their superb 3-0 victory over Man United. Steven Gerrard messaged Trent Alexander-Arnold after he helped Liverpool secure another fine win over their rivals.
Chris Sutton predicted a Liverpool win against Man United, and that is exactly what happened for Arne Slot and his players. Luis Diaz grabbed a brace and Mohamed Salah bagged a third as the Reds easily came the Red Devils in Manchester.
Liverpool now have nine points from their first three matches, with only champions Man City boasting the same record.
Alan Shearer names four Liverpool players in his Team of the Week
Following the weekend’s Premier League action, Alan Shearer was tasked with naming his Team of the Week.And perhaps unsurprisingly, it was dominated by Liverpool players, with four in total making the cut alongside manager Slot.
Virgil van Dijk was selected by Shearer, who said: “Another immense performance by Liverpool’s captain.”Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was also included, with Shearer noting: “For all the talk of Liverpool needing a midfielder, Gravenberch has stepped up massively.
Won possession on a number of occasions and was a threat going forward.”Attackers Salah and Diaz also made the cut, with Shearer saying of the former: “He just loves this fixture.
Two assists, another goal, could have scored a hat-trick. Hopefully it won’t be his last match at Old Trafford.”And Shearer noted of the latter: “A livewire from the first minute. Man Utd couldn’t handle his pace or skill and he capped off another excellent display with a brace.
Shearer then named Slot his manager of the week, saying: “What an incredible start he’s had at the club. He’s got Liverpool almost perfectly tuned after only three matches in charge.
”Liverpool impress all over against Man United
Liverpool were in form going into the meeting, while Man United hadn’t exactly enjoyed the greatest start to the new season.But the fixture has historically been very tricky for the Reds, with Jurgen Klopp finding that out in his final season in charge.
Both league matches ended in draws last time out, while the Red Devils knocked their rivals out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.But there were no such issues for Slot and his players this time around, with the entire team putting in a very professional performance.
At the back, Alisson was crucial in keeping a clean sheet, with his defenders also staying focused to get the job done. Gravenberch meanwhile shone in Manchester, as did his midfield teammates, with the attackers producing another unstoppable display
