Premier League Shocker: Manchester United Thrash Liverpool 5-0Premier League Shocker: Manchester United Thrash Liverpool 5-0 In a stunning turn of events that sent shockwaves through the footballing world, Manchester United demolished arch-rivals Liverpool by a jaw-dropping 5-0 scoreline at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils, who had struggled for form in recent months, produced a scintillating performance that left the Reds reeling. Marcus Rashford set the tone early with a breathtaking goal in the fifth minute, dribbling past several Liverpool defenders before firing an unstoppable shot into the top corner. United continued to dominate the first half, with Bruno Fernandes doubling their lead with a penalty in the 12th minute after Mohamed Salah had handled the ball in the box. The hosts then added a third through Anthony Martial just before halftime, the Frenchman squeezing a finish past Alisson from a tight angle. Liverpool, who were missing several key players due to injuries and suspension, were unable to cope with United’s high-octane pressing and incisive attacking play. In the second half, the Reds collapsed even further, with Rashford scoring his second in the 53rd minute and substitute Daniel James completing the rout in the closing stages. The victory was United’s first over Liverpool in the Premier League since 2018 and their biggest ever win against their historic rivals at Old Trafford. It also marked a remarkable turnaround for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who had faced intense pressure after a poor start to the season. For Liverpool, the defeat was a humiliating setback that shattered their unbeaten league record for the campaign. Manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that his team were “outplayed and outclassed” by United and that they needed to “learn some hard lessons” from the experience. The result has sent shockwaves through the Premier League title race, with United moving up to second place and just one point behind leaders Manchester City. Liverpool, meanwhile, have dropped to third place and now face an uphill battle to retain their title.
