Liverpool crush Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield: Key records
Liverpool turned on the heat at Anfield, crushing Manchester United 7-0 in a crucial Premier League encounter on Sunday.
Manchester United had the better chances in the first half before Cody Gakpo's superb right-footed finish handed Liverpool the lead going into half-time.
In the second half, Liverpool were on song as they pumped in six more to secure a thumping record-breaking win.
Manchester United remain third with 49 points from 25 games (W15 D4 L6). United have now shipped in 35 goals this season
Liverpool have risen to fifth, going above Newcastle United. Jurgen Klopp's men have 42 points from 25 games (W12 D6 L7)
Manchester United's 11-match unbeaten run across competitions have come to an end. Before this defeat, they had won nine of their 11 games (D2) since a 3-2 loss versus Arsenal in the Premier League on January 22.
Mohamed Salah scored the 4th and 6th goals for Liverpool. As per Opta, Salah is the first Liverpool player to score in six consecutive appearances in all competitions against Manchester United.
Salah has now raced to 131 Premier League goals (2 for Chelsea). He also has 54 assists under his belt.
Mohamed Salah is now Liverpool's all-time leading scorer in the Premier League. He has netted 129 goals in 205 appearances in the competition.
Salah is the first player in Europe's top five divisions to score 20+ goals (22) and provide 10+ assists (11) across all competitions in 2022-23.
Liverpool are unbeaten versus Man United in seven home PL games since a 1-0 loss in 2016 (W4 D3).