Manchester United Stunned by Resurgent Liverpool in Merseyside DerbyManchester United Stunned by Resurgent Liverpool in Merseyside Derby In a thrilling Merseyside derby at Anfield, resurgent Liverpool stunned arch-rivals Manchester United with a resounding 3-1 victory. The match started brightly, with both teams creating early chances. However, it was Liverpool who struck first in the 15th minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold whipped in a tantalizing cross from the right, which was met with a powerful header by Luis Díaz, leaving United goalkeeper David de Gea with no chance. Liverpool continued to dominate proceedings, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané causing constant problems for the United defense. On the stroke of halftime, Salah doubled Liverpool’s lead with a clinical finish after being played in by Mané. At the start of the second half, United attempted to mount a comeback. Cristiano Ronaldo reduced the deficit in the 52nd minute with a stunning volley from just outside the area. However, the Reds quickly extinguished any hopes of a United resurgence. In the 67th minute, Salah sealed the victory with his second goal of the afternoon. He received the ball on the right wing, cut inside, and unleashed a devastating shot into the far corner. The result marked Liverpool’s first victory over Manchester United at Anfield since October 2019. It also extended their unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions. Liverpool’s triumph was particularly impressive given the absence of key players such as Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho, and Thiago Alcantara. Jürgen Klopp’s men showed great resilience and character to overcome a strong United side. For Manchester United, the defeat was a major blow to their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. The Red Devils have now lost three of their last four Premier League games and face an uphill battle to secure a top-four finish.
