Man Utd fans slam ‘shambolic’ defending as Luis Diaz given ‘entirety of Manchester in space’ before Liverpool opener
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have hit out at their team’s defending after Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Liverpool.
It took Jurgen Klopp’s side just 23 minutes to break the deadlock at Old Trafford.
Liverpool swung in a corner to Darwin Nunez, who flicked a header towards the back post.
Diaz stood waiting in acres of space and volleyed the ball home with an acrobatic effort.
Man Utd fans slammed their side’s defensive setup from the set-piece.
One said: “Not a single United player was marking Diaz. Absolute shambles.”
Another added: “Well done United. Can’t even defend a simple corner.”
More raged: “Nobody picking up Diaz allowing him all that time and space is criminal.”
A fourth fumed: “Diaz had the entirety of Manchester in space there.”
The anger continued: “Diaz sat there in ten yards of space in the six- yard box.”
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Another supporter commented: “Sunday league defending.”
Commentators Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher highlighted that Kobbie Mainoo seemed confused as to who he should be marking in the box, which allowed Diaz to run free.
And Roy Keane added: “The player’s aren’t taking responsibility.
Set pieces you have to be switched on.”
Liverpool had a several chances in the first-half as they tore apart Man Utd’s defence time and time again after a strong start to the clash from Erik ten Hag‘s side.
Liverpool had 15 shots in the opening 45 minutes and the Red Devils had zero attempts.
It led to Neville saying it would be “a positive” if his former club got to the break at just 1-0 down, which they did.
Keane ranted: “After 5-10 minutes Liverpool got control of it and should have be 2-3 up.
“They’ve let United off the hook at this moment in time.
“They’ve got to take these chances or they may regret it at the end of the season. The game is there for the taking.
“United have been so average in every aspect of the game.”
Three points would take Liverpool back to the top of the league after title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal both won yesterday.
Man Utd's last six meetings with Liverpool
24 Oct 2021 – Man Utd 0-5 Liverpool – The Reds raced into a 4-0 lead by half-time before Mo Salah completed his Old Trafford hat-trick and a frustrated Paul Pogba got sent off for a horror tackle
19 Apr 2022 – Liverpool 4-0 Man Utd – Another comprehensive victory for Jurgen Klopp’s side with goals from Luis Diaz, Mo Salah (two) and Sadio Mane
22 Aug 2022 – Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool – Erik ten Hag’s first Premier League win as United boss came thanks to a superb performance with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford on target
5 Mar 2023 – Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd – A memorable afternoon for Liverpool fans as Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah all got doubles and Bobby Firmino completed the rout
17 Dec 2023 – Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd – The Reds racked up 34 shots but none of them found the net before Diogo Dalot saw red in bizarre fashion
17 Mar 2024 – Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool – This ding-dong of a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final went to extra-time, where Amad Diallo was the hero in the 121st minute