Liverpool sent shockwaves through the Premier League with a stunning 7-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. The hosts ran riot in a scintillating performance, with Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, and Mohamed Salah each scoring twice and Roberto Firmino adding a seventh goal to leave United shell-shocked.
The result was Liverpool’s biggest win over United since 1936 and their biggest in the Premier League era, and it was a result that had been coming since the first half. United had chances to take the lead in the first half, but Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford missed opportunities to put their side ahead. And then, in the second half, Liverpool took full control. Gakpo scored with a superbly taken goal before Nunez’s tap-in doubled the lead.
Salah then took center stage, scoring twice to make it 4-0 before adding a third to break Robbie Fowler’s 28 Premier League goals record in a single season for Liverpool. Firmino then rounded off the scoring with a seventh goal to complete a remarkable victory for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
The result leaves Liverpool fifth in the table and three points behind Tottenham in fourth, with a game in hand. The Reds have revitalized their hopes of a top-four finish with this result and will now look to build on their momentum as the season draws to a close.
Meanwhile, United’s seven-year wait for a win at Anfield goes on, and their slim hopes of a Premier League title challenge have been dealt a huge blow.
The result was a memorable one for Liverpool and one that will live long in the memory of their fans. It was one of the most astonishing drubbings in Premier League history, highlighting how far Liverpool has come in recent years.
The result will have left United shell-shocked, which could have major implications as the season draws closer. Liverpool has sent a message to the rest of the league that they are a force to be reckoned with, and United will have to regroup if they are to have any chance of challenging for the title.