Three things we learned from Manchester United vs Liverpool

Erik ten Hag got a statement win for his first victory as Manchester United boss, making brave changes to press Marcus Rashford and Co. to a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday.

Jadon Sancho put United ahead and Marcus Rashford also scored as Erik ten Hag started Lisandro Martinez and Rashford over Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo in what will be viewed as a stroke of genius.

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Considering that both teams entered the match winless, the result is even more notable and will leave Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp scratching his head (even knowing his side is dealing with a comical spate of early-season injuries).

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Liverpool had 70 percent of the ball and an edge in shots but only by one in the first half as United held its visitors without a shot on target until the second frame.

Here’s what we learned from Manchester United vs Liverpool

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Erik ten Hag presses right buttons: Maybe Liverpool just figured it was set for a walk in its rivals’ park but no one told Manchester United, as Erik ten Hag’s embattled side flew out of the gates with old hats Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford driving play and youngster Anthony Elanga joining Jadon Sancho in finding space out wide. Liverpool’s midfield set-up (and injuries) also allowed United love there, and that’s why the Red Devils were able to get away with Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay in front of the backs. And this is all without mentioning that Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo weren’t needed and United didn’t have problems making chances or stopping them.

Jurgen Klopp’s questionable omission hurts Liverpool’s already-shorthanded