Klopp 'disappointed by result' as Liverpool blame another slow start for defeat to United

Liverpool were struggling for an explanation after a stunning defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford meant they are yet to win a game three matches into the new season.

A few month back, Jurgen Klopp's team were chasing a historic quadruple. But things have not gone according to plan this term, and it only got worse as Liverpool saw a struggling United overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges that have plagued them on and off the pitch to register a 2-1 win.

United's Jadon Sancho opened the scoring in the 16th minute, before Marcus Rashford doubled the hosts' advantage with a second-half strike.

Liverpool pulled a goal back through Mohamed Salah, but United held on to secure the win and leave Klopp's side trailing defending champions Manchester City by five points and early leaders Arsenal by seven.

"I'm very disappointed about the result," Klopp said after the game. "It is a game where everything was clear what United would do. Were they more aggressive than us at the beginning? Probably, yes.

"It was exactly the game United wanted to play. That's our fault, you could say.

"But until the final pass or final decision we played like we should have played. We had a lot of moments in the box.

"We scored a goal, which was absolutely deserved, but it was slightly late. We could have won the game tonight if we'd played slightly better."

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 8. His defenders saved him in the first half. Got down to save from Fabinho after 66. Fine one handed save after 80. Fuming a minute later when Salah scored. AP

Defender Andy Robertson said Liverpool have been making life difficult for themselves by conceding early goals.

The Reds have conceded first in all their league games this season and