In a remarkable display by Jurgen Klopp’s team, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, and Mohamed Salah each scored two goals, and Roberto Firmino added a seventh as United capitulated to scenes of hysterical celebration from the home crowd.
Erik ten Hag’s team entered the game with an 11-game unbeaten streak and had just ended a six-year trophy drought, but they were totally outclassed, giving up six second-half goals in a raucous atmosphere on a day that Liverpool supporters will never forget.
Although Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford missed good opportunities in the first half, United did have opportunities. However, two goals in quick succession early in the second half resulted in a thrashing as United gave up. Liverpool has recovered, with renewed expectations of finishing in the top four.
They surpass Newcastle and now sit in fifth place, three points behind Spurs with one game remaining. United’s futile attempts to elbow their way into the Premier League championship race were dashed by this shocking loss, which extends their seven-year winless streak at Anfield