Liverpool brought Manchester United crashing down to earth in a stunning 7-0 rout in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday.

Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all struck twice and Roberto Firmino scored the other, with six of the goals coming in an explosive second-half performance.

The defeat was Erik ten Hag’s heaviest as United manager and seriously hampered his four-pronged pursuit of trophies, with a Premier League title challenge now looking increasingly unlikely.

Liverpool, meanwhile, took advantage of losses for top four rivals Newcastle and Tottenham on Saturday to strengthen its own bid to qualify for the Champions League.

Gakpo opened the scoring in the 43rd minute after Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford had missed chances to put United ahead.

Nunez struck in the 47th and Salah Gakpo made it 3-0 in the 50th.

With United looking to get back into the match, Liverpool went on the rampage.

Salah made it 4-0 in the 66th and Nunez struck again in the 75th.

It was 6-0 when Salah scored in the 83rd and Firmino stepped off the bench to score in the 88th.

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Liverpool FC 7 - 0 Manchester United FC

Things get heated in the Sky Sports studio

07:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

Neville, Souness, Keane and Carragher in the same room. Fireworks were always expected.

ICYMI: How it happened - Liverpool thrash Man United 7-0

06:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez both scored twice as a resurgent Liverpool team thrashed Manchester United at Anfield.

While manager Jurgen Klopp has been reluctant to call his team’s recent upturn in form a genuine comeback, the Reds rolled back the years at the expense of their greatest rivals.

Read our full report here!

ICYMI: Gary Neville reacts furiously to Jamie Carragher’s teasing in commentary as Liverpool thrash Man United

06:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gary Neville’s disappointment in Manchester United’s derby crushing at the hands of Liverpool was evident as he reacted furiously to Jamie Carragher’s teasing in commentary.

The former derby rivals were both in the Sky Sports gantry at Anfield at the hosts smashed seven goals past a beleagured United side.

As Liverpool racked up the goals, scoring three in the final 15 minutes in a game that was goalless until the 43rd minute, Neville delivered a stark assessment of the Red Devils’ performance.

Read the full story here!

Ten Hag’s post-match reaction

05:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

How Salah broke the record

05:00 , Jonathan Gorrie

Salah can’t stop celebrating

Sunday 5 March 2023 22:47 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gary Neville slams Bruno Fernandes after Man United’s loss to Liverpool

Sunday 5 March 2023 21:57 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gary Neville says he has “had enough” of Bruno Fernandes following Manchester United’s loss at Liverpool.

The Portuguese international captained his team at Anfield but proved unable to stop a 7-0 defeat at the hands of their greatest rivals.

Fernandes missed a glorious opportunity to give his side the lead before Cody Gakpo’s opener by putting a diving header wide from close range.

Read Neville’s full comments here!

Klopp: People thought Liverpool were finished

Sunday 5 March 2023 20:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

Jurgen Klopp roared his Liverpool team are “still alive” after a stunning 7-0 win over rivals Manchester United.

After a difficult season, Klopp’s side appear to be hitting form and a huge victory against United at Anfield made it five consecutive Premier League wins.

Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez all bagged braces before Roberto Firmino scored the seventh in the dying embers of the game.

Read the full story here!

Erik ten Hag rips into ‘unprofessional’ Manchester United players after being thrashed by Liverpool

Sunday 5 March 2023 19:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

Erik ten Hag slammed Manchester United’s performance against Liverpool as “unacceptable”.

The Dutchman watched his side thrashed 7-0 at Anfield after a meek display at the home of their bitter rivals.

Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo all bagged braces before late substitute Roberto Firmino added a seventh in the dying embers of the game.

United capitulated in the second half after Gakpo’s opener had arguably come against the run of play before the break.

Read the full story here!

Jamie Carragher revels

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:57 , Jonathan Gorrie

Roy Keane’s reaction

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

Safe to say the former United captain did not take the result well...

Gary Neville reacts furiously to Jamie Carragher’s teasing in commentary as Liverpool thrash Man United

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:53 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gary Neville’s disappointment in Manchester United’s derby crushing at the hands of Liverpool was evident as he reacted furiously to Jamie Carragher’s teasing in commentary.

The former derby rivals were both in the Sky Sports gantry at Anfield at the hosts smashed seven goals past a beleagured United side.

As Liverpool racked up the goals, scoring three in the final 15 minutes in a game that was goalless until the 43rd minute, Neville delivered a stark assessment of the Red Devils’ performance.

Read the full story here!

Mohamed Salah reacts to breaking Liverpool Premier League record

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

Record-breaking.

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

Full match report: Rampant Reds roll back the years at Anfield to send shockwaves around Premier League

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:29 , Jonathan Gorrie

Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez both scored twice as a resurgent Liverpool team thrashed Manchester United at Anfield.

While manager Jurgen Klopp has been reluctant to call his team’s recent upturn in form a genuine comeback, the Reds rolled back the years at the expense of their greatest rivals.

Read our full match report here!

FT: Liverpool 7-0 Man United

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:22 , Jonathan Gorrie

An absolutley crazy result at Anfield as Liverpool roll back the years. And then some.

GOAL! Liverpool 7-0 Man United | Roberto Firmino ‘90

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:16 , Jonathan Gorrie

90 mins: Roberto Firmino, who is set to leave at the end of the season, scores Liverpool’s seventh.

Madness.

GOAL! Liverpool 6-0 Man United | Mohamed Salah ‘82 mins

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:10 , Jonathan Gorrie

82 mins: Salah pounces on more dithering from United.

Erik ten Hag’s side have been hit for six.

Liverpool changes

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:08 , Jonathan Gorrie

GOAL! Liverpool 5-0 Man United | Darwin Nunez ‘75

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

75 mins: Towering header from Nunez with Reds in dreamland.

United have lost their heads

Sunday 5 March 2023 18:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

73 mins: Shaw and Fernandes getting involved off the ball now. United have collapsed.

GOAL! Liverpool 4-0 Man United | Mohamed Salah ‘65 mins

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:53 , Jonathan Gorrie

65 mins: Salah with a piledriver after a counter-attack. Ridiculous finish.

Liverpool fans loving this

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:51 , Jonathan Gorrie

62 mins: The ‘Ole’ chants are ringing around Anfield.

All feels very Ralph Rangnick era for United...

Man United changes

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:49 , Jonathan Gorrie

CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL!

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

57 mins: Konate inches away with a header from a corner.

United could easily be losing 5-0 here.

Very poor from Alisson

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:42 , Jonathan Gorrie

53 mins: Almost an absolute clanger from Alisson.

A poor first touch lets him down, allowing Fernandes to dive in and there appears to be contact. VAR, however, is not intersted.

GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 Man United | Cody Gakpo ‘50

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

50 mins: Devastating finish from Gakpo as the Dutchman chips De Gea on the angle following a lovely ball from Salah.

Really, really poor from Man United

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

49 mins: How many times did they need to try clear their lines?

You cannot sleep at Anfied, even despite Liverpool’s problems. Mountain to climb now.

GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Man United | Darwin Nunez ‘47

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:35 , Jonathan Gorrie

47 mins: Stunning start to the second-half as Nunez heads in from close range after Man United make a meal of clearning their lines!

Back underway!

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

A huge 45 minutes of action awaits!

Will Man United live to regret their missed chances?

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:23 , Jonathan Gorrie

Fernandes and Rashford could easily have been the visitors two ahead before Gakpo’s goal. Going to need a big second-half at Anfield.

United’s best performer so far?

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:22 , Jonathan Gorrie

Elite company

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

HT: Liverpool 1-0 Man United

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:17 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gakpo’s goal the difference so far. United, however, are still well in this.

GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man United | Cody Gakpo '42 mins

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:14 , Jonathan Gorrie

42 mins: Brilliant ball from Robertson to Gakpo, who drifts in and hits an emphatic finish across De Gea from the left.

OFFSIDE!

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:12 , Jonathan Gorrie

41 mins: From the resulting corner, Casemiro heads home but the goal is ruled out for offside!

Fabinho in the book

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

40 mins: The Brazilian drags Rashford down moments after clashing with Fabinho.

Will be a long second-half for the midfielder!

Anfield slightly more nervous now

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:08 , Jonathan Gorrie

36 mins: It’s not that United are tearing Liverpool apart, it’s just that they’ve managed to get through a difficult start and are growing into the game themselves.

Game calms down a bit

Sunday 5 March 2023 17:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

31 mins: United have at least weathered the early storm and are at least pushing further up the field.

CHANCES FOR MAN UNITED!

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:58 , Jonathan Gorrie

26 mins: Fernandes puts a header from close range just wide after a brilliant cross from Dalot.

Rashford then fluffs a one-on-one against Alisson following a lovely through ball from Luke Shaw.

Starting to feel like a matter of time

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:54 , Jonathan Gorrie

22 mins: United really under the cosh, with Martinez having to block Nunez’s header from close range.

Liverpool are looking at their relentless best so far!

CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL!

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

18 mins: Bit of pin-ball inside the United box allows Salah to shoot, though he drags it wide.

United have not started well here.

Man United taking their sweet time

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:46 , Jonathan Gorrie

15 mins: Fair to say the visitors are not in much of a rus to take throw-ins, corners and free-kicks...

Patient play from Liverpool

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

13 mins: Henderson does well to feel Gakpo, who in turn plays it over to Fabinho and the ball finds its way to Salah on the edge of the box.

The Liverpool forward, however, skies his shot.

Worry for Man United

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:41 , Jonathan Gorrie

10 mins: Casemiro appears to be limping. This is not good for Erik ten Hag.

CHANCE FOR MAN UTD!

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:40 , Jonathan Gorrie

09 mins: Antony cuts inside and shoots low, forcing Alisson to scramble into a save.

Liverpool clear the corner with ease.

United happy to sit back

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

07 mins: Casemiro guilty of losing the ball in the opening stages, with United looking to contain Liverpool and quieten the crowd.

Liverpool starting very well

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:35 , Jonathan Gorrie

03 mins: Alexander-Arnold gets his wires crossed and hits a ball straight of play with Liverpool in a good position.

Still, the hosts are camped in United’s final third at the moment.

Fiery start

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

01 mins: To be expected, of course, but an emphatic start.

Casemiro brings down Gakpo, though United manage to clear Robertson in-swining free-kick.

KICK-OFF

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Here we go!

Approaching kick-off

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:25 , Jonathan Gorrie

Liverpool dominated this fixture last season.

Can Manchester United complete the double over them this around?

Roy Keane praises Casemiro

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:12 , Jonathan Gorrie

And to think some people called him a “Steady Eddie”...

Latest odds

Sunday 5 March 2023 16:02 , Jonathan Gorrie

Betfair - Liverpool v Man United

Liverpool to win 11/8

The draw 5/2

Man United to win 19/10

Betfair - Premier League winner 2022/23

Arsenal 10/11

Man City Evens

Man United 19/1

Jurgen Klopp admits he is ‘really happy’ for Marcus Rashford ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United

Sunday 5 March 2023 15:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

Jurgen Klopp has admitted his is “really happy” to see Marcus Rashford in such impressive form, even if that is a strange opinion for a Liverpool manager to hold.

Since returning from the World Cup, Rashford has scored 17 goals in 20 matches across all competitions, a run of form that has helped Manchester United lift the Carabao Cup and knock Barcelona out of the Europa League.

He now turns his attention to Liverpool, with United travelling to Anfield this weekend and looking to extend their 11-match unbeaten run.

It is a huge match between the two rivals, with United knowing they cannot afford to drop any ground if they are to keep their slim Premier League title hopes alive, while Liverpool are still in the hunt for a top-four finish despite their poor season to date.

Read the full story here!

Antony’s pre-match message

Sunday 5 March 2023 15:39 , Jonathan Gorrie

A new challenge for Erik ten Hag’s dynamic young side...

No Bajcetic!

Sunday 5 March 2023 15:35 , Jonathan Gorrie

Says so much about how well the Liverpool midfielder has played this season that it seems like a surprise to see him on the bench...

Confirmed Man Utd lineup

Sunday 5 March 2023 15:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Confirmed Liverpool lineup

Sunday 5 March 2023 15:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho handed first Argentina call-up

Sunday 5 March 2023 15:24 , Jonathan Gorrie

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has been rewarded for his good form at club level with a first call-up to the Argentina national team.

Manager Lionel Scaloni has named the 18-year-old in his first squad since winning the World Cup in Qatar in December for games against Panama and Curaco later this month.

Garnacho has scored five goals in 30 appearances across all competitions this season and is increasingly becoming a fixture in Erik ten Hag’s first-team at Old Trafford.

Born in Madrid, Garnacho is eligible to represent Argentina through his mother and joins a raft of big names in the squad.

Lionel Messi, who had been tipped to retire following the World Cup, returns alongside veterans Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi.

Firmino set to leave Liverpool as midfield duo prepare to follow Brazilian out

Sunday 5 March 2023 15:12 , Jonathan Gorrie

Roberto Firmino is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

The Brazilian international has been dogged by injury of late and has made only five appearances since the World Cup.

In January manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his desire for Firmino to stay beyond his current deal, having previously said the player was “a complete footballer”, and “plays something like 12 instruments in our orchestra”.

However, the PA news agency understands Firmino, who has made 353 appearances, scored 107 goals and won the Champions League and Premier League with the Reds, has decided not to extend his stay at Anfield.

Read the full story here!

Head to head history and results

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:56 , Giuseppe Muro

United had lost three games in a row against Liverpool until August, when Sancho and Rashford struck at a bouncing Old Trafford to give Ten Hag his first Premier League win as boss.

Liverpool wins: 80

Man United wins: 90

Draws: 68

Ten Hag: I didn’t lose any sleep over Ronaldo exit

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:44 , Giuseppe Muro

Speaking ahead of the game, Erik ten Hag has said he did not lose any sleep over Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from Manchester United.

Ronaldo left United at the end of November when his contract ended by mutual consent and has since joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr where he is the highest-paid player in the world.

I had my reasons [for Ronaldo's exit]," Ten Hag said. "They were obvious, and I also knew the consequences. It could have had a negative outcome. That is always possible in football. But I am not worrying. I sleep well also, even during those nights.

"I have to take decisions in respect of advancing the club and the team. That is my job and that is the responsibility I have -- and I have to stand by those decisions. I have to face the consequences and the impact of my decisions, not only in the short term but also for the longer term.

"Of course, you don't always have a lot of time. In that period I remember we had 10 days so I could consider which choice would be the best. You always have to think strategically. But that is my job and that is the responsibility I have to take."

Match odds

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:34 , Giuseppe Muro

Liverpool to win: 7/5

Man United to win: 19/10

Draw: 5/2

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

Klopp ‘couldn’t be less interested’ in how United are doing

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:28 , Giuseppe Muro

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he has not missed facing a competitive Manchester United side but, while he respects counterpart Erik ten Hag’s Old Trafford revolution, he “couldn’t be less interested” in their achievements.

United arrive at Anfield on Sunday looking to do the double over their arch-rivals for the first time since January 2016, which was Klopp’s first encounter with them.

And after last season’s 9-0 aggregate win for Liverpool, the tables have turned slightly, with United now in the ascendency and the 23 points amassed post-World Cup the most of any team in the competition, having lost just three of their last 22 league matches and won the Carabao Cup.

Klopp’s side, by contrast, have been struggling all campaign, and while they have steadied the ship with three wins and a draw in their last four league games, third-placed United still have the edge over them heading into the fixture.

“Great, United’s doing well. I didn’t miss them,” said a laughing Klopp as he punched the air at his pre-match press conference.

“I can imagine how annoying it was for the last few years when we were there and everyone was talking about ‘Klopp did this and Klopp is doing that. Outstanding. And they are bringing in young players’. It is really ‘ugh’ (sticking his fingers down his throat).

“They deserve it, they deserve where they are. They won the points, they played good football like all the others as well.

“This is not where we are this year but we were there the last few years and we want to go there again, 100 per cent.

“But apart from that I couldn’t be less interested in what they are doing. I just respect what they do and then I analyse it.”

Prediction

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:21 , Giuseppe Muro

United will head to Merseyside bursting with confidence after such a strong run under the celebrated Ten Hag across all competitions and with a trophy already in the bag.

The only question for the Red Devils at the moment is if they can handle the sheer demands of such a busy schedule, with 41 games racked up already this term. That will become 65 if they manage to go all the way in the FA Cup and Europa League.

Martial’s ongoing issues and Eriksen absence aside, they are looking okay on the injury front just at the moment and in the formidable Rashford boast the form player in world football.

Liverpool continue to be racked with inconsistency, though Jurgen Klopp will hope his team are capable of rising to the challenge against their fiercest rivals after gaining something to build on against Wolves.

A 1-1 draw.

Early Liverpool team news

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:17 , Giuseppe Muro

Liverpool have no fresh injury concerns.

Luis Diaz, Thiago Alcantara, Joe Gomez and Arthur Melo are all still sidelined but Jurgen Klopp confirmed those involved in their midweek 2-0 win over Wolves were “all fine”.

Early Manchester United team news

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:13 , Giuseppe Muro

Erik ten Hag hopes to have Jadon Sancho and Luke Shaw back at Anfield.

Sancho and Shaw missed Wednesday’s 3-1 FA Cup win against West Ham United but both players are expected to be fit to return.

Shaw has recovered from a minor knock, while Sancho should be fine to play following illness.

“I think we will have players back,” Erik ten Hag said ahead of the match at Anfield. “Luke Shaw was not available, so we expect him back.

“Sancho was ill, but we will have to wait and see how that develops but I think [he could be available] as well.”

Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen remain out.

How to watch: Sky Sports

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:09 , Giuseppe Muro

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 4pm - after Formula One’s Bahrain Grand Prix and Nottingham Forest vs Everton on Super Sunday.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the game live online via the Sky Go app.

Good afternoon!

Sunday 5 March 2023 14:05 , Giuseppe Muro

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool vs Manchester United!

It promises to be a huge afternoon as the two biggest clubs in English football meet at Anfield.

We’ll have all the latest build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4.30pm GMT.