Manchester United vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the fallout from Old Trafford
Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 5-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League’s early kick-off to make a statement in their season-opener.
After finishing second to rivals Manchester City last season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made no secret that his side are targeting the title this campaign, with his squad bolstered by the high-profile additions of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. Despite that, though, the manager had to wrestle with several absentees for his side’s curtain-raiser. Varane has not yet been registered due to small details of his contract that remain to be finalised. Sancho only came off the bench in the second half, while Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford and Dean Henderson were all ruled out.
But that did not stop Man United from running riot in front of a returning capacity crowd, with Bruno Fernandes netting a hat-trick as Fred and Mason Greenwood rounded out the scoring for the hosts. Paul Pogba, meanwhile, recorded four assists along the way to rival man of the match Fernandes.
Luke Ayling hit a stunning strike early in the second half to pull Leeds level – very briefly – but it was nothing more than a consolation, with Man United responding immediately with three goals to add to Fernandes’ opener. Fred soon added the final finish for Solskjaer’s side.
Relive all the action below:
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
6 mins: Tsimikas, making his first Premier League start, takes the corner and Norwich can scramble clear.
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
5 mins: It’s been a good start from Norwich, plenty of passing and good possession. Liverpool win their first corner at the other end as Alexander-Arnold’s cross from deep is flicked on by Sadio Mane and cut out by Todd Cantwell before it reaches Kostas Tsimikas at the back post.
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
3 mins: Norwich have looked to find new signing Milot Rashica on the left wing with a couple of direct passes early on. The winger, brought in from Werder Bremen this summer, lines up against Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Norwich 0-0 Liverpool
2 mins: An early period of possession from Norwich is broken up by James Milner, who looks for Diogo Jota with a lobbed pass over the top. Goalkeeper Tim Krul gets out for Norwich to clear the danger.
Premier League: Norwich vs Liverpool
Billy Gilmour makes his debut for Norwich while Virgil van Dijk returns for Liverpool.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is perhaps a surprise name on Jurgen Klopp’s team-sheet.
Premier League: Norwich vs Liverpool
Of the seven Premier League games so far this weekend, we’ve already seen six home wins.
The return of full crowds to the Premier League has brought with it the return of home advantage, it seems.
Daniel Farke will be hoping that run continues, as the teams come out at Carrow Road. It’s a brilliant atmosphere as the Championship winners are greeted by their supporters.
Premier League: Norwich vs Liverpool
Liverpool have seen both Manchester United and Chelsea kick off their Premier League seasons with opening wins, and now it’s time for Jurgen Klopp’s side to try and make a statement of their own against Norwich.
The Canaries will have been inspired by Brentford’s performance against Arsenal on Friday night, however, and will be dreaming of marking their return to the Premier League with an emphatic performance.
Kick off is in five minutes!
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