Marcus Rashford all but secured his place in Gareth Southgate’s
world Cup side as his two goals helped Manchester United beat Liverpool in a
largely uninspiring game. With 32% possession and only two shots on target the
whole game it was an efficient performance from the Red Devils which left
Liverpool’s potent front three frustrated.
The Win was a big one for Mourinho’s side as it meant they
had tightened their grasp on Second place and cut the gap to City to 13 points.
The game plan seemed simple. Target Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defence frailties. Both of Rashford’s
goals came from the United players attacking down the left wing.
The first goal was well crafted as Lukaku headed it on to
Rashford who dazzled Trent and cut inside before firing an accurate but
powerful shot past Karius into the bottom corner. Old Trafford expectably
erupted and it wasn’t long before they were on their feet again. Fourteen
Minutes later, Rashford got the better of Trent again and scored via a slight
deflection to all but end the tie.
After half time, Liverpool started to go through the gears
but struggled versus United’s deep lying defence which smothered Liverpool’s
attack at every opportunity. Eventually Liverpool got a goal back when Sadio
Mane’s cross was turned in by Manchester United defender Eric Bailly on the 66th
minute. Interestingly, Bailly still claimed bes.t defender whilst scoring an
own goal showing how masterfully united defended in the game. This game proved
the well know fact Mourinho knows how to see a game out.
United held on to win the game and will now e looking forward
to facing Sevilla in the Champions league game on Tuesday and Brighton in the
quarter finals of the Fa cup next Saturday and Mourinho and his side still eye
the Double.
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