Liverpool seal a comfortable 2-0 win over United courtesy of goals from Salah and Mane either side of the interval.
The hosts raced into an early lead when Salah tucked home Robertson’s cross following Baldock’s defensive error, while the winger could have added to his tally later in the half as he saw two of his efforts saved by Henderson.
United tested Liverpool early on in the first half through Lundstram and Robinson, but their threat waned as the half developed.
Liverpool went close to increasing their advantage in the second period as both Firmino and Salah went close, but they then eventually doubled their lead when Mane slammed the ball home after Henderson saved his initial effort.
McBurnie almost managed to score a late consolation goal for United, but Alisson prevented it from crossing the line to help his side recording a clean sheet during a dominant display.
Liverpool will now be take plenty of confidence into their Merseyside derby clash with Everton in the FA Cup on Sunday before their next league match against Tottenham the following week.
Meanwhile, United have a good chance to bounce back from this defeat when they host Fylde in the FA Cup on Sunday, while they then host West Ham in their next league encounter.
