Verdict from Paul Gorst after Liverpool's clash with Manchester United in the Premier League
It was moments after Liverpool's third goal had been dispatched past a helpless Andre Onana when Manchester United suffered their greatest indignity here at Old Trafford.
As far as statements go, this was about as resounding as possible for Arne Slot, whose attempt at a soft launch into the Anfield hotseat has now been shot to smithereens by both this result and performance. Results over time will be the real judge on the decision to keep the power so dry during the player-trading months, but that bold call to sign just Federico Chiesa, fostered by the belief and trust in those already at the club, was brought into an even harsher light by the identity of Sunday's opponents, who, once more under Ten Hag, have spent the thick end of £200m. The pre-match unveiling of £50m Manuel Ugarte highlighted the splurge even further.
Liverpool answered all of those questions emphatically to send a delirious set of supporters dancing a giddy jig into the international break and one suspects the highlights of this will be watched back on repeat between now and the return of the Premier League later this month. Neither will a truly rejuvenated Salah, who added a third after the break after more hustling and bustling from a Liverpool midfield with a spring in its collective step. The Egyptian now, quite remarkably, has 15 goals and six assists against United and looks as happy as he has been for some time on Merseyside.
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