Gary Neville points blame at one Liverpool player after shock Man Utd start

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Manchester United got off to the perfect start against Liverpool, as Bryan Mbeumo got in behind to score, but much was said about Virgil van Dijk's defendingBryan Mbeumo scored after one minute against LiverpoolGary Neville slated Virgil van Dijk's defending after Bryan Mbeumo gave Manchester United the lead against Liverpool after only one minute. Looking back on the build-up of the goal, Neville could not believe Van Dijk's contributions moments before Mbeumo scored.

"Amad and Mbeumo connect, and there's something here that's really unusual. There's a challenge in midfield where Mac Allister down- watch Van Dijk, that's the thing that stuns me.

"Mbeumo runs off the back of Van Dijk - I don't think he sees him. Van Dijk was caught too high up the pitch when Mbeumo surged forward ( Image: 2025 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA) As the defending Premier League champions recovered from Gakpo's close attempt, Bruno Fernandes surged down the other end of the pitch a few moments later and grazed the outside of the post with an effort of his own.