Manchester United controlled the match early and scored in the sixth minute as Matheus Cunha scored a deflected goal off the back of Alexis Mac Allister. Things went from bad to worse as Benjamin Sesko scored in the 14th minute.
Cody Gakpo finally had a decent look at goal in the 24th minute, but he put it wide. Wirtz had a similar chance near the half-hour mark, but it again went wide. Liverpool could not manufacture meaningful chances the rest of the half, trailing 2-0.
Score: 2-0
- Possession: MU 37 LIV 63
- Shots: 6-2
- Key Battle: Mac Allister vs. Ferenandez
LFC Globe Verdict
Liverpool are not out of this game yet, but Slot needs to replace Frimpong with Ngumoha at halftime to boost creativity on the right side.