The substitution of Martial was spot on as well.

The Frenchman added to the woes of Liverpool and was crucial in United scoring the second goal.

n Hag’s decisions paid off.

The partnership of Martinez and Varane was solid at the back and made some crucial saves for the hosts.

Up front, Sancho and Rashford proved a handful for Liverpool’s back line.

The win takes United to 14th place in the table with one win and two losses.

Liverpool go below United and fall to 16th place with just two points from three games.

A crucial win for Manchester United and their new manager.

Liverpool, on the other hand, find themselves deeper in trouble.

The Reds are yet to win a game this season

The game close with Salah’s goal but the home side was able to see it out and secure its first points of the season.