Half-time ratings
Alisson Becker 7
Showed Fernandes a little too much of the ball early on but distribution and speed off the line on point.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 8
Locked down Elanga first half and was able to press forward and augment the attack at will.
Joel Matip 8
Dealt with rare United sorties before pushing forward and playing key part in the brilliant second Liverpool goal.
Virgil van Dijk 7
A couple of issues with Rashford running in behind but dominant in the air and good passing.
Andy Robertson 7
Pushed forward when required and helped negate much threat down the United right.
Fabinho 9
Superb in stopped United attacks early and making Fernandes peripheral, and found time to get forward on occasion.
Thiago Alcantara 9
Seemed to be on a different level to everyone else in terms of his passing. Outstanding.
Jordan Henderson 7
Full of energy, picked up a lot of second balls and much better in possession than in recent outings.
Mohamed Salah 9
Alert run saw him get in down the right and set up the opener before a cool finish for the Liverpool second. What goal drought?
Sadio Mane 9
All power and pressing, United simply couldn’t handle him. Initiated first goal and the first-time pass to create the second was worth the admission money alone.
Luis Diaz 9
Tapped in the opener, played a part in the second and bamboozled United when coming both inside and out.