Arne Slot singles out game-changing Man United star who “hurt” Liverpool
Arne Slot singles out game-changing Man United star who “hurt” Liverpool Liverpool boss Arne Slot has named a Manchester United star whom his players simply had no answer for during Sunday’s clash at Old Trafford. United beat Liverpool Kobbie Mainoo’s 77th-minute winner not only secured all three points for United against their bitter rivals but also confirmed the team’s place in next season’s Champions League. United started brightly, breaking the deadlock inside six minutes.
Matheus Cunha drove a stunning shot from the edge of the area past Freddie Woodman, after his initial attempt was blocked. Benjamin Sesko doubled the Red Devils’ advantage after Woodman bounced Bruno Fernandes’ header off his thigh. Sesko bundled it home from a couple of yards out for his 11th Premier League goal of the campaign.
It looked like United were headed for a comfortable victory until Amad’s mistake was punished by Dominik Szoboszlai to halve the deficit. Senne Lammens then turned over possession while trying to play out from the back, allowing a gleeful Cody Gakpo to turn it in from close range and restore parity. But Mainoo had the last laugh, sprinting onto a clearance and firing the ball into the back of the net to cap off a memorable masterclass.
While he was denied an assist for Sesko’s goal, Fernandes was as influential as ever and he was pinpointed by Slot as someone who “hurt” Liverpool, especially in transitions. Slot praise The Liverpool boss said, “We weren’t able to control their strengths. We were aware of them – set-pieces and counter-attack.
You have to know where to lose the ball if you play against United. They are really strong when they play into the middle. ” “They have so many fast players, Bruno Fernandes to hurt you in transition and that’s exactly what happened with the second goal.