Salah Leads Liverpool To Commanding 3-0 Victory Over Manchester United

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Arne Slot continued his flawless start as Liverpool's head coach with a commanding 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Luis Diaz opened the scoring with a header 10 minutes before half-time, following a disallowed goal by Trent Alexander-Arnold due to VAR. Diaz then netted again seven minutes later, finishing off a pass from Mohamed Salah.

After the break, Salah added to Liverpool's lead, capitalising on another mistake from United's midfield. This victory places Liverpool alongside Manchester City as the only teams with perfect records after three matches. Meanwhile, Manchester United sits in 14th place with just three points going into the international break.

Slot's early tenure has been remarkable, marking him as the second Liverpool manager to win his first away game against United since George Kay in 1936. He also joins Sven-Göran Eriksson and José Mourinho as the only managers to win their first three Premier League games without conceding a goal.

The day was particularly notable for Mohamed Salah. He became the first player to score in five consecutive away games against Manchester United in the Premier League. Other players who have achieved similar feats against different teams include Dion Dublin, Alan Shearer, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Robert Pires, and Jamie Vardy.

Salah has now scored 10 goals in nine appearances at Old Trafford across all competitions for Liverpool. This achievement makes him only the second player to score 10 or more goals at a single away ground for Premier League clubs since 1992-93, following Alan Shearer's record of 10 goals at Elland Road.

This victory is a significant milestone for Slot and his team, showcasing their potential for the season ahead. The performance not only highlights Liverpool's attacking prowess but also their defensive solidity under Slot's management.

As Liverpool fans celebrate this impressive start, they will be looking forward to maintaining this momentum throughout the season. The team's current form suggests they are strong contenders for major honours this year.