MU players celebrate a goal against Liverpool © AFP
Manchester United returned to winning ways after beating rivals Liverpool 3-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League competition, Saturday (12/09) night.
Red Devils ahead thanks to goals scored by Daley Blind, Ander Herrera and Anthony Martial. While Liverpool only able to minimize the position through Chrisitan Benteke.
United played quite confident since the first round begins, even without the presence of Wayne Rooney. The captain suffered an injury that Marouane Fellaini lined up as his replacement.
Entering the 7th minute Simon Mignolet made a mistake. The goalkeeper threw the ball but hit the body of Juan Mata to fall into the path of Fellaini. Unfortunately, Fellaini was unable to convert into goals.
Groove host more attacks originating from the wings. Memphis Depay and Matteo Darmian often to puncture the future, but always failed in the final settlement.
Liverpool had to fight extra withstand the onslaught of the forces of Louis Van Gaal. Therefore, the Reds could only strengthen the defense while waiting for the chance of a counterattack.
Cs eye passable dominated the match so that the troops Brendan Rodgers was able to develop the game, but both teams never scored in the first half ended.
Back from the locker room, Van Gaal to make strategic changes. Memphis pulled out and was replaced by Ashley Young. Young's decision to enter it right.
United get a free kick opportunity after Young was fouled in the penalty box. Mata sent the ball to the middle, and immediately struck by Daley Blind became a goal in the 49th minute. Score was changed to 0-1 to United.
Left behind one goal Liverpool burning zeal to catch up. They began to press to the United defense. But the weak kick Danny Ings successfully pushed David De Gea.
United were awarded a penalty after Ander Herrera violated Joe Gomez in the box. Herrera himself forward as an executioner successfully carry out their duties properly.
Conceded two goals, Livepool apparently not given up. They still take the fight to finally Christian Benteke goalkeeper David De Gea passing overhead kick in the 84th minute.
The host did not take long to reply. Two minutes later a new player Anthony Martial scored in his debut match after an individual action through several players Liverpool.
Although both teams attack each purchase in the rest of the game, but no more goals were created. Excellence Red Devils remained until the referee blew the long whistle signaled the end of the game.
Additional three-point boost United to second place with a collection of 10 points from five games. Meanwhile Liverpool had to settle for ninth place with seven points.
Lineup:
Manchester United: De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw; Carrick (Schneiderlin 72'), Schweinsteiger; Mata (Martial 65'), Herrera, Memphis (Young 46'); Fellaini.
Liverpool: Mignolet; Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez; Lucas (Moreno 88'), Can, Milner, Firmino (Ibe 65'); Ings (Origi 74'), Benteke. (bola.net)
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