Manchester Metropolis underlined the huge gulf in high quality between themselves and Manchester United on Sunday as Liverpool confirmed their assist for absent team-mate Luis Diaz, whose dad and mom had been kidnapped in Colombia. Previous Trafford paid tribute to late United nice Bobby Charlton forward of kick-off, with supporters unfurling a banner that learn: “The best English footballer the world has ever seen”. However recollections of previous glories did not translate onto the pitch, with the house staff totally outplayed by the champions, who didn’t should get out of second gear of their 3-0 win.
Champions Metropolis made many of the early operating and had been awarded a penalty after VAR noticed a foul on Rodri by Rasmus Hojlund because the ball was crossed into the world from a free-kick.
It was the primary spot-kick Manchester Metropolis have ever been awarded at Previous Trafford within the Premier League within the twenty seventh assembly between the groups.
Erling Haaland stepped as much as tuck dwelling from the spot, his twelfth purpose of the season in all competitions.
Metropolis goalkeeper Ederson saved a Scott McTominay pile-driver earlier than Andre Onana produced heroics on the different finish when Haaland appeared sure to go dwelling.
However the Norwegian ahead made no mistake simply after the break, thumping dwelling a header from Bernardo Silva‘s cross.
Phil Foden made it 3-0 with 10 minutes remaining after he was arrange by Haaland.
Liverpool tribute
Earlier, Liverpool swept Nottingham Forest apart by the identical scoreline.
Objectives from Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez earlier than the break and Mohamed Salah‘s second-half effort ensured Jurgen Klopp’s facet preserve their 100% dwelling document within the Premier League this season.
Jota held aloft Diaz’s quantity seven shirt after scoring — the Colombian didn’t function in Liverpool’s squad following the kidnapping incident in his dwelling nation.
Colombia President Gustavo Petro stated on Saturday that the winger’s mom had been rescued however the search remained ongoing for his father.
“Luis was with us within the resort then he went dwelling,” Jota instructed the BBC. “It is a very laborious scenario and I do not understand how anybody would react if it occurred to you.
“He was going to play. I performed as a substitute of him, and I confirmed him his shirt to point out we’re with him and we hope every thing works out.”
Liverpool completed the day fourth within the desk, behind leaders Tottenham, Arsenal and Metropolis.
Excessive-flying Aston Villa, in fifth spot, gained their twelfth consecutive dwelling recreation within the Premier League, beating struggling Luton 3-1.
Unai Emery’s facet made mild work of their opponents, with targets from John McGinn and Moussa Diaby giving them the higher hand earlier than Luton captain Tom Lockyer put via his personal internet.
“For me it’s nonetheless an extended course of right here and I’ll need to work to enhance as at all times,” Emery instructed Sky Sports activities.
“In fact I’m completely satisfied however nonetheless being critical, critical in the way in which I need to construct right here and enhance extra.”
Brighton misplaced additional floor after their glowing begin to the season.
The south coast membership took a 1-0 lead via Evan Ferguson, however Fulham levelled via midfielder Joao Palhinha.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the one purpose of the sport as Everton beat West Ham 1-0 to offer themselves respiration house above the relegation zone.
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