Manchester United roared their Premier League season into life against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday night.
The intensity of United's performance was a direct contrast to the whimpering defeats they suffered against Brighton and Brentford, as Erik ten Hag's side looked like a team possessed. They flung themselves into every tackle and pressed Liverpool's dynamic front-line from the outset.
Jurgen Klopp's side were no doubt far from their best - but United forced their opponents into sloppy passes and mistakes as they stamped their authority on the match. The defeat was Liverpool's first of the calendar year in the league , something which no doubt would have brought a smile to the faces of fans after Klopp demanded all three points be awarded to his side if the game was called off amid the protest against the Glazers.
