“Then I noticed the teamsheet, the place Liverpool seemed properly beneath par in midfield and with a really underwhelming bench as properly, whereas United had a robust line-up and a really robust bench. United gamers, followers, employees, execs have been in no unsure phrases conscious of how a lot this meant and I simply felt that gave them the sting.
“With all that in thoughts, the end result did not shock me. I assumed United have been going to win. However I did not anticipate that degree of efficiency. And that may be a large assertion for Erik ten Hag, for these gamers who’re beneath big strain.
“I believe it is going to ship a message to the remainder of the Premier League, it is going to give them some momentum and a pleasant platform now from which to construct.”