Twitter explodes as Manchester United leapfrog Liverpool with well-deserved 2-1 win at Old Trafford × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News Twitter explodes as Manchester United leapfrog Liverpool with well-deserved 2-1 win at Old Trafford By Vatsal Vora Modified 23 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share United defeated Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday night. Manchester United secured their first Premier League win of the season by beating rivals Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday (August 22). Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford were the goalscorers for the triumphant Red Devils. The result meant United (14th) leapfrogged Liverpool (16th) in the standings after losing their first two games. Meanwhile, the Reds are still without a league win this season, having picked up just two points from their first three games. United made a rousing start and had their first opportunity to score in the tenth minute. Bruno Fernandes squared the ball to an unmarked Anthony Elanga. The Swede, though, struck the post despite being one-on-one with goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Five minutes later United's early pressure bore fruit, as Jadon Sancho showed excellent composure in the box to give the Red Devils a deserved lead. Erik ten Hag's side led 1-0 at half-time despite the Merseysiders' late charge to find an equaliser. United scored again in the first eight minutes of the second half through Marcus Rashford. The England international beat Liverpool's offside trap to beat Alisson and send Old Trafford into raptures. Liverpool were given a lifeline with nine minutes to go when Mohamed Salah pulled one back. Fabio Carvalho's shot was saved by David de Gea, but the ricochet fell kindly to Salah, who headed home. Manchester United, though, resisted a flurry of attacks from the Reds as Erik ten Hag secured his first win at Old Trafford. Fans had plenty of reactions from an entertaining game at Old Trafford. Here are a few tweets from the game: Nico@99_9pctronaldo being utilised like bobby zamora27184ronaldo being utilised like bobby zamora Conn@ConnCFCI thought Chelsea were bad this season but appreciate Liverpool for making us feel better lmao1255119I thought Chelsea were bad this season but appreciate Liverpool for making us feel better lmao Samuel@SamueILFCI don’t miss Sadio. I miss having a available team that includes Jota, Nunez, Ibou, Matip, Thiago and Keita.4870558I don’t miss Sadio. I miss having a available team that includes Jota, Nunez, Ibou, Matip, Thiago and Keita. AbuBakar Siddiq@BigManBakarMo Salah rarely ever disappoints. FPL royalty1475Mo Salah rarely ever disappoints. FPL royalty Alex Truica@AlexTruicaBruno Fernandes is a shithouse artist.Should be off with a second yellow card. Ridiculous stuff. And Michael Oliver does nothing. #MUFCLIV271Bruno Fernandes is a shithouse artist.Should be off with a second yellow card. Ridiculous stuff. And Michael Oliver does nothing. #MUFCLIV Sam Billings@sambillingsPlease hold on 603Please hold on mufcmpb@mufcMPBAntony’s agent on Instagram 115661405Antony’s agent on Instagram https://t.co/6B1mDHDE2j Captain Shamerica@dopegoonerYellow for a needless Bruno dive, all is not lost.Yellow for a needless Bruno dive, all is not lost. Poet@poetscornerukAll this without Ronaldo I rate that1026All this without Ronaldo I rate that Football Tweet @Football__Tweet"You're just a shit Casemiro."Man Utd fans chanting to Fabinho as he comes on for Liverpool.20331"You're just a shit Casemiro."Man Utd fans chanting to Fabinho as he comes on for Liverpool. https://t.co/JtfafOrrdE Rebekka@rebekkarnoldVan Dijk and Milner about to do a Lee Bowyer vs Kieran Dyer remake.353Van Dijk and Milner about to do a Lee Bowyer vs Kieran Dyer remake. Radhiya ?.@radzjeewa7Bobby is absolutely finishedBobby is absolutely finished ً@siuuuuuuuuuuu07Ronaldo has to leave. He won't be a starter under ten hag303Ronaldo has to leave. He won't be a starter under ten hag Ste Howson@MrStephenHowsonPlease refer to the preview where we told you Rashford vs Trent is a one winner match up. Y’all doubted.1217Please refer to the preview where we told you Rashford vs Trent is a one winner match up. Y’all doubted. Deluded Brendan@DeludedBrendanJust a friendly reminder @LFC you sacked me for being 10th12113Just a friendly reminder @LFC you sacked me for being 10th https://t.co/rRWHIXGSEU Dougie Critchley@DougieCritchleyThat felt like 2017 Rashford18That felt like 2017 Rashford Squawka@SquawkaMarcus Rashford has scored for the first time since 22 January against West Ham, ending a 17-game run without a goal.Just what the Doctor ordered. ?13229Marcus Rashford has scored for the first time since 22 January against West Ham, ending a 17-game run without a goal.Just what the Doctor ordered. ? https://t.co/TS5qYvmR4b Naaaaaaaak?@Kitogh8Casemiro steps foot at old Trafford and then Manchester United are finally playing with big balls mentality. Casemiro effect in my books31Casemiro steps foot at old Trafford and then Manchester United are finally playing with big balls mentality. Casemiro effect in my books ‘@_muri13WHO NEEDS RONALDO?WHO NEEDS RONALDO? Kay@KayPoissonOneTen Hag ball Godamn Beautiful stuff32042Ten Hag ball Godamn Beautiful stuff Lola Podengo@LPodengoElanga destroying Trent.So good to see Rashford and Sancho looking motivated as well.101Elanga destroying Trent.So good to see Rashford and Sancho looking motivated as well. Boring James Milner MBE@BoringMilnerYes. Jadon Sancho did send me for a hot-dog before he scored, but I really thought Virgil Van Dijk should have done better.31541Yes. Jadon Sancho did send me for a hot-dog before he scored, but I really thought Virgil Van Dijk should have done better. hmm@DodaMeBabyAt least F1 is back this week. Can go from being sad about Liverpool to being sad about Ferrari strategy againAt least F1 is back this week. Can go from being sad about Liverpool to being sad about Ferrari strategy again Sean@SeanDOlfcThat midfield is so so disgraceful and it’s not even a freak situation. It’s literally just the usual midfielders out 40638That midfield is so so disgraceful and it’s not even a freak situation. It’s literally just the usual midfielders out R M@ooblabadladoo@LisandrMartinez is a gem. A beast of a player #MUFC@LisandrMartinez is a gem. A beast of a player #MUFC James Allcott@jamesallcottBruno you lucky lucky boy493Bruno you lucky lucky boy Kevin Chapman@lollujoFully respect Liverpool's trolling by playing a young fan and his dad together in midfield, but it doesn't seem to be working.181Fully respect Liverpool's trolling by playing a young fan and his dad together in midfield, but it doesn't seem to be working. LFC Transfer Room@LFCTransferRoom.@SkySportsPL interview Klopp at half-time.787.@SkySportsPL interview Klopp at half-time. That Lunda Guy@mupuchiSancho sending James Milner into retirement2Sancho sending James Milner into retirement Gary Lineker @GaryLinekerThat’s superb from @Sanchooo10. Saw that kind of brilliance regularly at @BlackYellow83646That’s superb from @Sanchooo10. Saw that kind of brilliance regularly at @BlackYellow Saddick Adams@SaddickAdamsSancho’s composure was a million percent there.23526Sancho’s composure was a million percent there. Mark Goldbridge@markgoldbridgeSancho sends Milner back to Leeds! 1-02487171Sancho sends Milner back to Leeds! 1-0 Andy R@ghost_of_kicksElanga did not score because of poor distribution from De Gea and the inability of Ronaldo to press14350Elanga did not score because of poor distribution from De Gea and the inability of Ronaldo to press ??? ???? @TheEuropeanLad - ELANGA HITS THE POST!74939 - ELANGA HITS THE POST! https://t.co/IxyRnfcxSe centredevils.@centredevilsThe partnership we’re looking forward to seeing. Fred x Casemiro110460The partnership we’re looking forward to seeing. Fred x Casemiro https://t.co/ADLNjYbW0D Whom do Liverpool and Manchester United face next in the Premier League Manchester United will look to carry continue their momentum when they travel to the south coast to take on Southampton on Saturday (August 27). The Saints secured their first win of the season, beating Leicester City 2-1. Scottish forward Che Adams netted twice to secure all three points for Ralph Hasenhuttl's men. Manchester United@ManUtdWHAT. A. WIN! #MUFC #MUNLIV226176837WHAT. A. WIN! #MUFC #MUNLIV Jurgen Klopp's Reds, meanwhile, will welcome newly promoted Bournemouth to Anfield on August 27. The Reds dropped points against another newly promoted team this season - drawing 2-2 against Fulham in their season opener. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Bhargav × Feedback Thank You! 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