One of the many differences between Manchester United's performance against Liverpool and those that had preceded it was the fact the first half was better than the second.
Over the last few weeks, United have made a habit of starting games slowly and relying on an in-game tactical switch to find their feet.
At Anfield on Sunday afternoon it was a complete contrast, with their second-half capitulation, which saw them ship six goals without reply, being something that nobody could have possibly predicted during the interval.
Despite trailing at the break through former transfer target Cody Gakpo's opener, United had enjoyed the better of the chances in the first half and were well in the game.
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