Manchester United claim first Premier League win of season against Liverpool

Manchester United had started the weekend bottom of the table after their four-goal humbling at Brentford compounded the home loss to Brighton, but Ten Hag's side responded with a display of determination, aggression and skill.

Sancho showed remarkable composure when putting the hosts ahead and Rashford extended their advantage early in the second half, with Ten Hag's men holding out for victory after Mohamed Salah reduced the deficit late on.

It was a nervy conclusion but getting over the line underlined the turnaround in character and performance from last weekend's loss at Brentford, as well as last season's humiliations home and away to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.