Manchester United’s Premier League campaign took a turn for the worse with a 0-3 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford.

The match started relatively balanced, though it was disorganized and lacked control until Casemiro’s critical mistakes shifted the momentum. His two costly errors led to two Liverpool goals, leaving United with a daunting task for the second half. Casemiro was substituted at halftime for Toby Collyer, who made his league debut.

Things got even tougher when Mohamed Salah added another goal, and Liverpool comfortably managed their lead, barely breaking a sweat.

The mood at Old Trafford soured, with fans expressing their frustration through boos directed at several players and the manager.

Player Ratings:

Andre Onana (6): Could have potentially done better on the second goal, but he was not the primary issue and wasn’t directly responsible for any goals.

Diogo Dalot (4): Was caught out on the cross leading to Luis Diaz’s header and struggled defensively against Mohamed Salah, with minimal help from Marcus Rashford.

Matthijs de Ligt (6.5): The best performer in a difficult situation, defending well and avoiding direct blame for the goals.

Lisandro Martinez (4): Struggled with Liverpool’s pressing and misplaced several passes, earning a needless booking in a subpar performance.

Noussair Mazraoui (5): Tested Liverpool’s goalkeeper with a long-range shot and was relatively effective compared to his teammates. However, he should have done better on the first goal.

Casemiro (0): His performance was shockingly poor, drawing boos from the crowd. He was at fault for both first-half goals and seemed completely out of sorts. His substitution was a necessary change.

Kobbie Mainoo (4.5): Tasked with managing the midfield alone, he struggled with Liverpool’s relentless pressure and lost possession several times.

Bruno Fernandes (5): Put in a lot of effort, though his passes were often off-target. His commitment was notable despite the lack of effectiveness.

Alejandro Garnacho (5): Had limited opportunities to make an impact but worked hard defensively. The fans’ dissatisfaction was clear when he was substituted for Amad.

Marcus Rashford (2): Failed to deliver, despite his experience, and was visibly frustrating for fans. His lack of creativity was a major concern.

Joshua Zirkzee (2): Had a rough introduction to the Premier League, struggling to keep pace with the game and missing two crucial chances.

Substitutes:

Toby Collyer (6): Made a more stable appearance compared to Casemiro and kept things straightforward and effective during his debut.

Amad (6): Came on amidst boos, largely because he wasn’t the replacement for Rashford. Showed some creativity and flair on the right.

Harry Maguire (6): Took over from De Ligt and managed to help stabilize the defense, preventing further goals during his time on the pitch.

Christian Eriksen (6): Entered the game too late to make a significant difference.