Manchester United fans had some apprehension heading into the weekend game against Liverpool, and the final 0-3 scoreline underlined why. Yet one of the reasons for positivity heading into kick-off, was the brand new partnership between Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt, with the Dutchman picked to start in the Premier League for the first time. For 35 minutes the pair looked composed, offering hope they can be the club’s next top duo in defence. And they could be – but such a proclamation will have to wait. Casemiro’s double-error in the first half put United’s defence on the back foot, …
