The perfect prey.

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Liverpool's performance against Manchester United must be a disappointing one to many Liverpool fans, it is very unusual of the team not to get a win after three matches at the start of the English Premier League.

Coming into the game, Manchester United were the underrated side but they turned out to be the team that walked away with all three points at Old Trafford. Under rating Manchester United can be justified, losing to Brentford and Brighton is enough reason to look down on the team but they proved to the world that they still got some fighting spirit in them.


Manchester United needed a win, they needed something to inspire not just themselves but the fans and they got it against the perfect prey. I referred to both teams as wounded lions but one got the perfect opportunity to take down the other. As expected, Ten Hag took advantage of Liverpool's injury conditions and it worked for him.

Liverpool slacked off in the early minutes of both halves and they suffered for it. Manchester United pressed hard for some time knowing well that Liverpool hasn't settled into the game plus Diaz, Salah, and Firmino combination wasn't making much of a threat to the Manchester United defense, thanks to Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, and Tyrell Malacia.

Things changed at some point in the match and we saw Liverpool pressing but recovering from two goals down was impossible.

Looking at both teams' starting lineup, I had a feeling that it would be a long night for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's first eleven doesn't look like a formidable side against Manchester United and the bench almost had nothing to offer if things got ugly for Liverpool in the encounter.

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Liverpool starting lineup


There were only a few changes in the Liverpool team that trashed Manchester United 5 - 0 in their second meeting last season and aside from Sadio Mane who left the club for Bayern Munich, every other Liverpool player who was absent is currently nursing injuries.

The worse is yet to be seen from the Liverpool side if their manager refuses to bring in players who will make a difference in the absence of his regular players. It is a long list of injured and I wondered how the team found themselves in such a state, it must be a devastating experience even for the players as well.

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Liverpool injured players

It all started with Fulham, and Liverpool struggled against the newly promoted side. Playing against Crystal Palace was nothing to write about even though they squeezed a point out of the encounter. They have conceded first in all matches and had to come back to get a draw but United didn't allow Liverpool to pull the comeback trend as usual.

The absence of pressure on Manchester United's defense kept them organized, they will definitely have conceded if Darwin or Jota was there to make it happen. Firmino impact was felt and it looks like the Brazilian has found his form so far this season. The absence of pressure also gave United the privilege to attack with the whole team.

The game changed with Carvalho introduction, the young lad brought some pressure which paid off.

Darwin could have been a good boost for Liverpool in attack but his suspension in the match against Crystal Palace added to Liverpool's problems now and in more matches to come.

Carvalho, Timikas, and Fabinho were the only players Jurgen Klopp could call on if things went wrong. It would have been enough playing in the Carabao or FA Cup but playing against another top side in the Premier requires more than just these guys.

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Liverpool substitutes

Managing them would only stretch the players and that could make them experience more injuries to the existing ones. A big congratulations to Manchester United, they got the right victory to fuel their desire for results better than what we saw in the previous season. It wasn't a completely bad game for Liverpool but not getting even a point makes the 90 minutes of exciting football meaningless for their fans.

The fact remains that Liverpool are still without a win in the 2022/23 season while Manchester United's victory against Liverpool has given them a leap over the Meyerside club.

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Martinez and Malacia have a great future with the club if Manchester United gets better, the two lads did a great in the encounter.

I wasn't expecting much from Carvalho but his impact was felt after he was brought into the match, his impact led to Salah's goal.

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I must say I was surprised and impressed at the same time. I wasn't expecting Rashford to turn up and he did. Malacia and Martinez played their hearts out and they shouldn't drop that intensity. We pressed Liverpool, recovered second balls and I'm glad we won.

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Those two guys have a great future with the club, it was indeed a great game and honestly, I was impressed.

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I absolutely love them. With the shift they put in against Liverpool, it's easier to love them now and it's super nice.

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Did you see when Milner was barking at VVD? That was the highlight of that game for me. Someone needed to speak to the big man and I'm glad Milner did the needful.

VVD cost us 3 goals in 3 games. Crucial goals. He made Allison look like shit. The man needs to wake up or enjoy some time at the bench.

As for our team as a whole, we are in big problem if we don't get our midfield sorted. Firmino spent an awful lot of time in midfield. TAA and Robbo were doing so much attacking wise and creating chances, while our midfield were utterly invisible.

From what I saw today, I'm just waiting for Nunez to get back. I need to bring him into my FPL ASAP because he will be scoring so many goals in the CF position.

What a game that was. You know I've always been concerned about us losing against Man United. It finally happened. So weird

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I saw the defeat coming but I wasn't sure and didn't want it as a Liverpool fan, Manchester United has what it takes to win the match and I am not surprised because of the team condition.

Van dijk isn't doing his job at all, we need the midfield back in good shape as soon as possible.

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Exactly. We need the midfield in good shape.

I already know that Klopp won't sign any midfielder again until January, but I really wish he can bend his own rules and get someone that will always be fit to play in that midfield when needed.

Man, this start to the season is already tough. Haha

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Injured players are real affecting Liverpool
The first three matches has been a hard one even to secure a draw now the third one comes with losing
Salah was totally off not until the second half.
That was a good one for man u I must say that should help them get back the inspiration needed to keep moving.

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Salah wasn't getting those crucial passes and Firmino was completely off, the game changed a bit when Carvalho came in.

Things will definitely get back to normal when the players return, it would be great if the managers can get a few legs on board.

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All this shows you is each club needs depth in the squad. Liverpool will be just fine in a few weeks time and would have been a little better off if Nunes had not been so stupid against Fulham. Arsenal, United Chelsea will also feel the injuries especially as mid week games start now and squad strengths will be tested. This season will not be about big name players, but more about the squad.

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That is true, it is more of the team as a whole than the individual. One man doesn't make a team and Liverpool have their men out has proven that the team needs more than just Salah or Firmino to get the job done.

The mid week matches will definitely stretch the teams and we will see how much they can hold on.

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I think we can all agree that Liverpool did not have their best day. But it is also important to mention that ManU had finally agame with great attidue and performance. I guess it makes a difference if Maguire and Shaw are not playing! :D

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Maguire needs a competitor in his role and now that Martinez is there, he will see the need to sit up tight else he will be sitting on the bench for a long time.

It was indeed a great show from United and I hope they can carry that motivation into their next game.

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Liverpool definitely need squad depth in the midfield. And if possible one more young winger. Their injury problems don't look good. And with how hectic the season is going to be (World cup and all), games will be coming thick and fast. It'll be interesting to see how they cope.

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