Manchester United faced their arch-rivals, Liverpool, at Old Trafford in the English Premier League on Monday. The Red Devils came into the match having got off to a miserable start to their season after losing their first two matches. Liverpool as well looked a bit lacklustre in the tournament as they managed to bag only two points in two games.
Hence, both the teams were eager to bring back some life into their campaign through the match. Manchester United unveiled Casemiro as their new player before the kick-off. Although, a protest was there regarding the ownership of the Manchester club.
They started the game in full aggressive mode attacking the Liverpool Defense. Elanga failed to convert an early opportunity as he hit the post. But, Manchester United got in the lead in the 16th minute as Jadon Sancho Opened the scoring. Liverpool’s Van Dijk and James Milner were completely clueless during conceding that goal. However, the visitors failed to equalize in the first half.
In the second half, United began with the same enthusiasm with Martial coming up as a substitute. But, in the 53rd minute, Marcus Rashford made it 2-0 with another superb finish. Liverpool also tried hard and created some brilliant chances. But the United Defence consisting of Malacia, Dalot, Varane, and Martinez was too much for them to handle. They never let loose throughout the course of the match and hardly gave any chances to Liverpool attackers to create any big moments. Meanwhile, in the 81st minute, Mo Salah managed to score a goal out of nowhere. But, the home side kept their nerve still. They came out victorious and gained the first three points of the season on the board.
Manchester United will square off against Southampton in their next match on 27th August starting at 5:00 pm (IST). They will look to continue their winning momentum by registering another win in four days.
Here’s how Twitter went crazy seeing Manchester United register their first win of the season over Liverpool:
Good morning to everyone, especially Manchester United fans.
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) August 23, 2022
Am so mad at United fans right now. He had Salah in his pocket the whole damn game and none of you is appreciating Malacia. Kudos Manchester United, The Butcher, Eriksen, Ten Hag, Martial, Rashford, Sancho, Varane. Don't go to past this without liking???? pic.twitter.com/514wdsCU6g
— Papa_Pavel (@Pavel_Ordhz) August 22, 2022
Due to Manchester united's victory, fans call Jennie their lucky charm and ask her to wear their team's jersey every week for luck, thanks to the "Jennie effect" ?#JENNIE pic.twitter.com/cjN4xgyiYB
— ? ? ??eår ? (@Taehyung_daz) August 23, 2022
If you are truly a fans , don’t scroll without ?? .. welcome casemiro
Manchester United is BackRasford , Martial , Man of the Match#MANLIV , #ManUtd #MUFC , #emptyoldtraford , Dalot , Ronaldo ,The butcher , Ten Hag , Martinez.. pic.twitter.com/ya9U6WVYtx
— Oluwapelumi (@oluwapelumiiee) August 22, 2022
Manchester United is back. Lisandro Martinez the Butcher is a bullish beast man. A warrior player. pic.twitter.com/TTCIdpf8bi
— Tanita (@tanitah10) August 22, 2022
Martinez was Brilliant tonight. Amazing to see. He was a beast in that defence.. ???. Manchester United is back
Eriksen #thebutcher pic.twitter.com/6DsGiztN6c— Edmundoz006 (@EddieEdd10) August 22, 2022
Tyrell Malacia was all of us last night at full time. In the words of Gary Neville, “This is Manchester United.” pic.twitter.com/B2mr5ulx3w
— Amarpreet Singh ? (@Amarpreet_MUFC) August 23, 2022
"GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED"
"MANCHESTER UNITED IS BACK"#Sancho #ManUnited @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/EKML0QGEBO— SoccerDAO (@soccertoweb3) August 23, 2022
Good morning my fellow Manchester United fans ?, Have a great day y'all. #MUFC ? pic.twitter.com/2N2YSlvk2l
— Son of Adam ? (@s_mofficial) August 23, 2022
Manchester United Premier League home record when leading at half time:
304 games
0 defeatsIncredible stat ??????????????
— Kaci-Jay ?? (@KaciJayMufc) August 23, 2022
