Premier League 2022-23, Manchester United stun Liverpool 2-1: Key stats
Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 in an enthralling encounter at Old Trafford in gameweek 3 of the Premier League 2022-23 season. Jadon Sancho opened the scoring in the 16th minute before Marcus Rashford added the second in the second half. Liverpool upped the tempo and got a goal from Mohamed Salah in the 81st minute, United have moved up to 14th. Here's more.
Maiden win for United after two defeats
United lost their first two games in the Premier League 2022-23 season, losing 1-2 against Brighton and 0-4 against Brentford. However, they have now clinched their first win and have now moved to 14th in the ongoing season. Liverpool are placed 16th, having failed to win any of their first three games. Liverpool drew versus Fulham and Crystal Palace prior to this match.
Notable records scripted in this match
As per Opta, Erik ten Hag is the first Manchester United manager to secure his first ever competitive win with the club in a match against Liverpool. Salah has scored more goals in all competitions against Manchester United than any other Liverpool player in history (10). He has steered clear of Steven Gerrard (9).
A breather for Rashford
As per Opta, Rashford has ended a run of 997 minutes without a goal in all competitions for Manchester United, since netting versus West Ham in January earlier in 2022. Rashford now has 60 goals for United in the Premier League.
Massive numbers for Man United
Manchester United have never lost a Premier League game against Liverpool when they've led at half-time, winning 18 of the 21 such matches (D3). Manchester United have now won just 2 of their last 13 Premier League games against Liverpool (W2 D6 L5) and were winless in eight meetings, since a 2-1 win in March 2018 prior to this.
Salah nets his 159th goal for Liverpool
Making his 196th Premier League appearance, Salah has raced to 122 goals. He also has 47 assists. Salah has netted three goals this season in all competitions, including two in the Premier League. Overall, he has scored 159 goals for Liverpool.
How did the match pan out?
Anthony Elanga missed a sitter in the 10th minute for United after his shot hit the post. However, Sancho scored minutes later, showing huge composure to slot home. Half-time substitute Anthony Martial provided a solid pass for Rashford running through on goal from a counter-attack. Salah then scored one for Liverpool to bring his side back into the game but United held on.
