The big match is presented in the third week of the English League by bringing together Manchester United vs Liverpool.
The Manchester United vs Liverpool match held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
The Red Devils squad – the nickname of Manchester United – won their first win this season after beating Liverpool with a thin score of 2-1.
Erik ten Hag overhauled his line-up in this match.
Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted from the start of the game.
Erik ten Hag prefers to install an English striker, Marcus Rashford who is plotted as a center forward.
While in attack, there is Bruno Fernandes placed behind Rashford. Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga were installed as left and right wingers. Cristian Eriksen and Scott McTominay became a duo in midfield.
Ten Hag played four defenders in the line of defense.
Harry Maguire was substituted for this match, Ten Hag opted for central defenders Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
Meanwhile, Diogo Dalot is right-back and Tyrell Malacia on the left. Permanent goalkeeper David de Gea.
In the visitors’ camp, Liverpool rely on three attackers, namely Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino, and Mohamed Salah.
Jurgen Klopp installed James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Harvey Elliott in midfield.
While in defense, Klopp put four defenders, A. Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Trent-Alexander Arnold. Alisson Becker is plotted as a goalkeeper.
The change in strategy played by Ten Hag yielded positive results. Although Liverpool appeared to dominate, Erik Ten Hag’s squad displayed a fast and effective counter-attack.
As a result, the Red Devils were able to score in the 16th minute through Jadon Sancho thanks to an assist from Elanga.
Manchester United made changes going into the second half by bringing in Anthony Martial and pulling Elanga. This decision also bears sweet fruit.
Martial was able to create an assist for Rashford’s goal in the 53rd minute.
This goal put Manchester United two goals ahead of Liverpool.
The French striker was able to pick up a short pass made by Liverpool players and send a pass to Rashford.
The goal was declared valid after being checked by VAR to check for offside.
Conceded two goals to make Liverpool increase their attacks.
But their efforts to score a new reply occurred in the 81st minute through Mohamed Salah.
No additional goals occurred in the remaining game time. The position was still 2-1 for the host victory.
The result of this victory makes Manchester United rise to 14th position with 3 points from 3 matches.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are in 16th position with 2 points from 3 matches.
