5 Facts about Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United, Worst Defeat So Far
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VIVA – Liverpool mercilessly destroyed Manchester United in the 26th week of the 2022/2023 Premier League at Anfield Stadium on Sunday. Although the match was very interesting as both teams attacked each other and created several chances. However, Liverpool managed to dominate the match well.
Cody Gakpo scored twice in the 43rd and 50th minutes, Darwin Nunez also contributed a brace in the 47th and 75th minutes. Mohamed Salah also scored a brace against David De Gea in the 66th and 83rd minutes. After that, Roberto Firmino's goal was in the 88th minute.
With this result, Liverpool has now moved up to fifth in the Premier League 2022/2023 standings with 42 points from 25 matches. While Man United remains in third place with 49 points.
Pemain Liverpool, Darwin Nunez jebol gawang Manchester United
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Here are five facts after the match of Liverpool vs Manchester United
1. Manchester United equaled their worst-ever losing record in a competitive match, equal to the 0-7 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 1931, Aston Villa in December 1930, and Blackburn Rovers in April 1926.
2. Liverpool achieved their biggest win over United in a competitive match, surpassing their record set in 1895 (7-1 win in the second tier).
3. The 0-7 defeat to Liverpool was Erik Ten Hag's worst record as a coach. The Dutch manager has gone through 481 matches in all competitions and has never lost so badly.
4. Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's all-time leading scorer in the Premier League. The Egyptian has 129 goals in 205 matches in the competition,
5. Gakpo, Nunez, and Salah became the fourth trio to score 2+ Premier League goals in the same match. Previously, this record was achieved by Andy Cole, Dwight York, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest in February 1999.
