Manchester United's defensive strategy criticised after Brandon Williams marks Van Dijk

Premier League giants Manchester United were defeated by league leaders Liverpool on Matchday 23 of Premier League. Virgil van Dijk scored first goal of night, followed by Mohamed Salah’s strike in injury time. However, Van Dijk’s goal has raised doubts over United’s defensive strategy during corner kicks.

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Manchester United defender Brandon Williams was marking Virgil van Dijk

Manchester United fans have raised some concerns over team’s defending tactics. Jurgen Klopp’s men took an early lead in game at Anfield when Virgil van Dijk scored a towering header in 14th minute, courtesy of a corner from Trent Alexander-Arld. Van Dijk edged past Brandon Williams, who was marking Dutch International. This has led to an outr among United fan, who are questioning decision to make Williams mark Van Dijk in presence of Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof.

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Manchester United players could t convert ir chances in second half

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira came close to equalising for Reds but failed to capitalise on a tap-in. However,  Red Devils conceded again in injury time of game when Mohamed Salah scored from a counter-attack, to extend ir lead in Premier League.

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Liverpool have a 16-point lead in Premier League

With Manchester City’s draw against Crystal Palace and Liverpool’s subsequent victory against Manchester United, Reds w lead in Premier League, bagging 64 points, with a game in hand. Manchester United are fifth in league, five points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea.

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