In one of the most astonishing results in Premier League history, Liverpool delivered a devastating 7-0 demolition of arch-rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford, leaving the football world in stunned silence.
First Half Deception
The opening 45 minutes offered little indication of the carnage to come. While Liverpool dominated possession, United created several promising opportunities, with Bruno Fernandes heading wide and Marcus Rashford forcing a smart save from Alisson Becker.
Just as it seemed the teams would enter halftime level, Liverpool struck the crucial blow. Andy Robertson's perfectly weighted through-ball found Cody Gakpo, who cut inside and fired brilliantly past David de Gea in the 43rd minute.
Second Half Onslaught
Whatever hopes United had of mounting a comeback evaporated in a breathtaking eight-minute spell after the restart that will haunt Erik ten Hag's side for years to come.
Darwin Nunez doubled Liverpool's advantage in the 47th minute, powerfully heading home Harvey Elliott's cross. Just two minutes later, Gakpo produced a moment of pure magic, executing an exquisite chip over De Gea to make it 3-0.
Records Tumble at Old Trafford
The floodgates had well and truly opened. Mohamed Salah got in on the act in the 66th minute, before Nunez added his second with another header three minutes later. Salah then became Liverpool's all-time leading Premier League scorer with his 129th goal, before Roberto Firmino came off the bench to rub salt in United's wounds with the seventh.
This historic victory represents Liverpool's biggest-ever win against Manchester United and the Red Devils' joint-heaviest defeat in their illustrious history.
What This Means
The result sends a powerful statement to the rest of the Premier League about Liverpool's resurgence, while raising serious questions about Manchester United's mentality and defensive resilience against top-quality opposition.
For Jurgen Klopp's men, this unforgettable performance at the home of their greatest rivals could prove the catalyst for a strong finish to the season as they push for Champions League qualification.
