Trent Alexander-Arnold starred for Liverpool as the Reds defeated fierce rivals Man United 3-0 at Old Trafford.
Alexander-Arnold had a goal disallowed early in the Premier League clash, as Luis Diaz netted a brace and Mohamed Salah added a third.
Jamie Carragher praised Salah after his display, which helped fire Liverpool to joint-top of the Premier League table.
It was Arne Slot’s first major test as Liverpool manager, and the Dutchman certainly didn’t disappoint at Old Trafford.
His counterpart Erik ten Hag meanwhile will have questions to answer after his side’s performance on home soil.
Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher message Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold has now rubbed salt in the wounds of Man United fans, posting celebratory images from full-time on Instagram.
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And among those reacting to the post were Anfield legends Steven Gerrard and Carragher, and indeed former Reds star Daniel Sturridge.
Trent Alexander-Arnold stars as Liverpool ease past Man United
It threatened to be a very tricky test early on in Slot’s tenure, with the manager having already overcome Ipswich and Brentford.
Four goals and two clean sheets were recorded in those league wins, with Liverpool then going one further by beating their fierce rivals 3-0.
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Alexander-Arnold was once again crucial as he helped record another clean sheet, with the right-back unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet himself.
But his early effort was ruled out for an offside in the build-up from Salah, who was once again in stunning form on the pitch.
The Merseyside club now boast three wins from three, with only Pep Guardiola’s Man City boasting that success so far this season.
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