Manchester United controlled the match early and scored in the sixth minute as Matheus Cunha scored a deflected goal off the back of Alexis Mac Allister. Things went from bad to worse as Benjamin Sesko scored in the 14th minute.
Cody Gakpo finally had a decent look at goal in the 24th minute, but he put it wide. Wirtz had a similar chance near the half-hour mark, but it again went wide. Liverpool could not manufacture meaningful chances the rest of the half, trailing 2-0.
**Score:** 2-0
* **Possession:** MU 37 LIV 63
* **Shots:** 6-2
* **Key Battle**: Mac Allister vs. Ferenandez
Liverpool are not out of this game yet, but Slot needs to replace Frimpong with Ngumoha at halftime to boost creativity on the right side.
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