In the first of two Premier League fixtures on Sunday, Liverpool hosted Manchester United at Anfield in what turned out to be one of the most lopsided contests in recent memory. Liverpool dominated in just about every statistical category, and this dominance carried over into the scoreboard as well, with Liverpool winning 5-0. Liverpool looks to be the real deal this season while Manchester United can’t seem to find any spark to save its season. Here 8Xbe explain some of the top takeaways from the game...

Klopp's men demolish Mourinho's Man Utd

Liverpool has scored 21 goals in six games, and their total of 42 points is almost double that of any other team. However, despite Liverpool's staggering form so far, Klopp is refusing to get carried away. It’s not about being excited, it’s about using our feet, he said after watching his team score five goals against Spartak Moscow on Wednesday night. We’re not running around with big smiles – we’re working.

Jurgen Klopp celebrates his team going to the top

He had warned that his side would be even better than last season and few will doubt him after they raced into a three-goal lead inside 32 minutes. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane were all on target before half-time, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain adding a fourth goal early in the second half. Marcus Rashford scored a late consolation for United with Jesse Lingard seeing red for a stamp on Dejan Lovren.

Jurgen Klopp dedicates win to injured star Salah

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dedicated his side’s thrashing of beleaguered Manchester United to injured star Mo Salah, who he revealed will be out for around three weeks with a really serious injury. The Egyptian winger was taken off on a stretcher during Liverpool’s Champions League win over AS Roma last week after suffering a shoulder injury. On Wednesday, he returned to Anfield but only as an interested spectator as Liverpool romped to their biggest Premier League win over their great rivals.

Mohamed Salah breaks scoring record with four goals

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah broke Robbie Fowler’s record of 28 goals scored in a Premier League season as he helped Liverpool thrash an abject Manchester United 5-0 at Anfield. With two goals apiece from Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane and a spectacular effort from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, it was 5-0 by half time against a side who finished with 10 men after Ander Herrera was sent off.

Paul Pogba left fuming by Jose Mourinho

Mourinho left Pogba on the bench for much of Friday’s defeat, and accused his star midfielder of trying to get a transfer. It is believed that both Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino have since been in touch with Pogba about joining them at Real Madrid or Tottenham respectively.

Referee Michael Oliver makes controversial call

To say Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford had an impact on Michael Oliver is a vast understatement. The referee, who was subject to controversy after awarding Tottenham two penalties during their 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Wembley Stadium last weekend, once again found himself at the center of an explosive game. This time, however, it wasn’t controversy that ensued; rather, it was sheer brilliance and beauty.

Sadio Mane bags a double as he continues red hot run

Liverpool’s forward Sadio Mane came up with another match-winning performance on Saturday. The Senegal international bagged a brace for Jurgen Klopp’s team and looked menacing throughout. The Reds now sit at top of Premier League table, three points ahead of second placed Tottenham Hotspur and five above defending champions Chelsea. Liverpool are looking to win their first title since 1990-91 season and look on course to do so, given their exceptional attacking form so far.