Mohamed Salah once again proved why he's one of the Premier League's elite as Liverpool delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Salah was unstoppable, scoring his seventh consecutive goal at the famed stadium. His brilliance didn't stop at scoring; he also provided two first-half assists to Luis Diaz, ensuring Liverpool's dominance was clear from the start.
When questioned about the ease of the game, Salah responded confidently, \"I agree with you. I was a little surprised. The game could have finished five or six.\" This statement underscores his exceptional form, as he has now netted 15 goals against United in all competitions since joining Liverpool in 2017.
The atmosphere at Old Trafford was electric, with Liverpool fans singing praises for Salah in the final moments of the match. Meanwhile, Manchester United struggled, with Casemiro experiencing a particularly tough game. The Brazilian midfielder was at fault for both of Diaz's goals and was substituted at halftime in favor of a young rookie.
United's recent $55 million acquisition of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain indicates their intent to find a long-term replacement for Casemiro. This move is part of a broader $240 million summer investment aimed at strengthening the squad after retaining manager Erik ten Hag, despite a disappointing eighth-place finish last season.
However, the results on the pitch have yet to reflect this investment, with United losing two of their first three league games this season. For fans longing for the glory days of their last league title win in 2013 under Alex Ferguson, the current trajectory is a cause for concern.
As the season progresses, Liverpool continues to assert their strength, while Manchester United must regroup and find their footing to challenge the top of the table.
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