Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday, in what was possibly the most dramatic Premier League thrashing of the season.
Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, and Mohamed Salah each scored twice in an incredible effort by Jurgen Klopp’s team before Roberto Firmino added the seventh as United capitulated amid loud celebrations from the home crowd.
Erik ten Hag’s team entered the game on an 11-game unbeaten streak and fresh from ending a six-year trophy drought, but were absolutely overpowered, allowing six second-half goals amid a rowdy environment on a night that Liverpool fans will never forget.
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United had chances in the first half, with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford both missing fine chances, but two goals in quick succession early in the second half led to a thumping as United capitulated.
Liverpool has resurrected its hopes of finishing in the top four.
They climb up to fifth place, just three points behind Tottenham with a game in hand. United’s seven-year wait for a win at Anfield continues, with this shocking result undermining their modest chances of muscling their way into the Premier League title fight.
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