THE HAMMERING

 

Image Credit- Liverpool FC

5th March, 2023 marked one more episode of the great rivalry between Liverpool FC and Manchester United. Whenever these two power houses clash, fireworks are always expected. As a result every football fan was excited for this mouth-watering encounter. However what happened that day will never be forgotten by both Liverpool and Manchester United fans. The Red Devils were crushed and hammered in the Anfield. The Reds kept on scoring against their arch rivals and by the time final whistle was blown, the scorecard read Liverpool 7- 0 Manchester United. 

If we look closely into the game we will find that the first half was equally levelled between both the sides even though Cody Gakpo scored the opening goal in the 43rd minute. At half time the hosts were 1-0 up, but the visitors were not far off. 

However in the second half we witnessed absolute carnage. Darwin Nunez scored a brace, Mohammad Salah scored a brace, Gakpo and Firminho also managed to score a goal each in the second half. The Manchester United defense was just torn apart by the Liverpool frontline. It was just absolute calamity for Manchester United. 

With this win the Reds have reached 5th spot in the league. On the other hand the Red Devils are still placed 3rd. Before this game no one gave any chance to Liverpool F.C. Furthermore looking into the current form of Manchester United it appeared that they will easily steam roll the hosts. But, this is football. It is uncertain and that's why we love it. The Red Devils have been stopped and Liverpool FC are back where they belong to. 

To watch the highlights of the game, click here.