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#3 United tried hard in the second half, but Salah sealed the deal

United’s formation often became 3-4-3 when they had possession, as Andreas Perreira tried to venture forward through the middle. However, Anthony Martial missed a golden opportunity in the second half to equalize, as he blasted the ball over the bar from inside the Liverpool penalty box.

Martial tried to cut in from the left flank at times while Fred and Matic also tested Alisson Becker from outside the penalty box. However, United were unable to draw level and switched to a back 4 by taking Williams off. Juan Mata and Mason Greenwood were introduced in place of Andreas Perreira and Williams respectively, as United switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation.

James moved to the left-wing and started to look more lively there. However, Greenwood could not do much on the right-wing, as United kept pressing for the equalizer. The Red Devils also managed to win a few corners, but could not convert them into goals.

In the closing minutes of the match, Alisson got the ball from a United corner and threw it superbly to an unmarked Salah on the left flank. Salah shrugged off the challenge made by James and slotted the ball home past De Gea with ease. It was his 15th goal of the season and first-ever against United.

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Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

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Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United: 3 Key observations from the game | Premier League 2019-20

#3 United tried hard in the second half, but Salah sealed the deal