Man Utd fans slam ‘shambolic’ defending as Luis Diaz given ’10 yards of free space’ before opener in Liverpool clash
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have hit out at their team's defending after Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Liverpool.
It took Jurgen Klopp's side just 23 minutes to break the deadlock at Old Trafford.
Liverpool swung in a corner to Darwin Nunez, who flicked a header towards the back post.
Diaz stood waiting in acres of space and volleyed the ball home with an acrobatic effort.
Man Utd fans slammed their side's defensive setup from the set-piece.
One said: "Not a single United player was marking Diaz. Absolute shambles."
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
Another added: "Well done United. Can’t even defend a simple corner."
More raged: "Nobody picking up Diaz allowing him all that time and space is criminal."
A fourth fumed: "Diaz had the entirety of Manchester in space there."
The anger continued: "Diaz sat there in ten yards of space in the six- yard box."
BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER
Commentators Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher highlighted that Kobbie Mainoo seemed confused as to who he should be marking in the box, which allowed Diaz to run free.
Liverpool had a several chances in the first-half as they tore apart Man Utd's defence time and time again after a strong beginning to the clash from Erik ten Hag's side.
It led to Neville saying it would be "a positive" if his former club got to the break at just 1-0 down.
Three points would take Liverpool back to the top of the league after title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal both won yesterday.
Man Utd's last six meetings with Liverpool
24 Oct 2021 - Man Utd 0-5 Liverpool - The Reds raced into a 4-0 lead by half-time before Mo Salah completed his Old Trafford hat-trick and a frustrated Paul Pogba got sent off for a horror tackle
19 Apr 2022 - Liverpool 4-0 Man Utd - Another comprehensive victory for Jurgen Klopp's side with goals from Luis Diaz, Mo Salah (two) and Sadio Mane
22 Aug 2022 - Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool - Erik ten Hag's first Premier League win as United boss came thanks to a superb performance with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford on target
5 Mar 2023 - Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd - A memorable afternoon for Liverpool fans as Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah all got doubles and Bobby Firmino completed the rout
17 Dec 2023 - Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd - The Reds racked up 34 shots but none of them found the net before Diogo Dalot saw red in bizarre fashion
17 Mar 2024 - Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool - This ding-dong of a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final went to extra-time, where Amad Diallo was the hero in the 121st minute
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.