LIVERPOOL Players Rating Vs Manchester United
Alisson Becker - 6
Absolutely not to blame for his side's performance, even though he was outfoxed by Sancho for United's opener and was surprisingly beaten in a one-on-one by Rashford. Made up for it by denying Eriksen and Rashford with smart saves - his defence has to do much, much better to compliment his shot stopping skills.
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 4
Not for the first time in his career - and at Old Trafford against United - Alexander-Arnold's defensive capabilities were really questioned. The right-back could not handle both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Elanga down the left and was rightly booked for a trip on the latter. Took up decent areas in attack but kept over-hitting his passes. A night to forget.
Joe Gomez - 4
Another victim of United's left hand side - and Gomez never really looked settled at all in this match. Repeated Nat Phillips' mistake against Wilfried Zaha and Crystal Palace last week by playing Rashford onside for United's second. Liverpool's search for Virgil van Dijk's perfect centre-back partner continues.
Virgil van Dijk - 4
It looked as if it would be another vintage Van Dijk display when he denied Rashford with a last-ditch one-on-one challenge early on - but then came United's opener. Just what was the Dutchman doing in not closing down Sancho, who had enough time and space to slot home in the first half? Van Dijk was then nowhere to be seen for United's second, his partnership with Gomez looked disjointed.
Andy Robertson - 5
Like Alexander-Arnold, was inaccurate when he got forward and struggled to deal with Sancho, especially in the first half. HIs flank really struggled at Old Trafford and while Klopp's use of a high line is partly to blame, the Scot did not do enough going forwards to justify it and was rightly taken off yet again late on.
Jordan Henderson - 4
The England international did not look settled in the number six role - a position he himself has claimed is not his favourite. Henderson did have more influence when he moved further forward, but it left Liverpool exposed on the counter attack. Could not get in the game so was rightly hauled off for Fabinho, who should have started.
James Milner - 4
The midfielder spent more time bickering with Van Dijk than actually making an impact on the game. United's midfield three danced around him at times and with almost three 90-minute displays at the start of the season, questions must surely be asked if the 36-year-old can sustain his levels at this high a level. Rightly taken off for Fabio Carvalho.
Harvey Elliott - 5
The youngster took up some good areas but was another player who could not deal with United's midfield three. Elliott had a couple of half chances at best but his inexperience showed.
Mohamed Salah - 7
Completely anonymous in a first half that rarely saw him appear on the ball. The Egyptian created a good opportunity for Henderson which the Liverpool captain wasted but then ballooned over a decent effort from a corner after the break. His goal late on was his only influential part of the game, but the Liverpool winger knows he can do so much better.
Roberto Firmino - 5
The Brazilian struggled to get into the game and looked rushed back to full fitness. His air-kick in the penalty area after half-time summed up his night. Liverpool and Klopp will be wanting Darwin Nunez back as quickly as possible, as he serves his three-game ban.
Luis Diaz - 6
The Colombian showed some elegant touches and the fact he got both Dalot and Varane booked in the first half showed how dangerous he was. Diaz was well dealt with by the United defence, but the winger needs to do more to take games by the scruff of the neck if he is to replace big-game supremo Sadio Mane.
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Fabinho (on for Henderson 59) - 6
Should have scored from a corner but saw his header saved by De Gea. Liverpool did look more composed when he came on, which begs the question: why didn't he start?
Fabio Carvalho (on for Milner, 73) - 6
Another good addition off the bench for Klopp's Liverpool and played a role in Salah's goal. Carvalho did not look out of place at Old Trafford.
Tsimikas (on for Robertson, 85) - n/a
Didn't have enough time to make an impact.
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