Liverpool secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah ensuring Arne Slot's side continued their perfect start to the 2024/25 Premier League season. The defeat left Manchester United reeling, with the team now sitting 14th in the Premier League table after just three games, having earned only three points.
The loss has put Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag under increasing scrutiny, but the fallout didn’t stop there. Several United players, including Alejandro Garnacho and Lisandro Martinez, have found themselves at the center of fan criticism, particularly on social media.
Lisandro Martinez, who recently returned to Argentina for their World Cup qualification matches, sparked outrage among Manchester United supporters after posting a picture on Instagram with Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister. Given the timing—just after Liverpool's resounding victory over United—many fans felt the post was inappropriate, considering Mac Allister's pivotal role in the match.
Martinez’s post was met with a flurry of comments from disappointed United fans, who believed that the image came at a sensitive time following the team's poor performance.
Alejandro Garnacho, who made his first start of the season against Liverpool, also faced backlash online. Trolls targeted the 20-year-old winger, posting a video compilation titled "Alejandro Garnacho - season so far," highlighting his mistakes in the first three games of the season. Garnacho quickly responded with a now-deleted post, sarcastically commenting, "Wasting your time making clips for me - Your life so far [laughing face]." The response, however, led to further criticism, with one troll advising Garnacho to "focus on your first touch and dribbling."
The ongoing social media drama reflects the mounting pressure within Manchester United's camp as they struggle to find form early in the season. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how the team, and its individual players, respond to the challenges ahead. With Erik ten Hag under the microscope, United will need to regroup quickly to turn their season around
