Man Utd accused of trying to copy PSG’s record 8-second goal against Liverpool – but they instantly mess up
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MANCHESTER UNITED have been accused of trying - and failing - to recreate PSG's record-breaking eight-second goal during their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Monday.
The Red Devils earned their first points of the 2022-23 campaign following a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Liverpool.
Jadon Sancho opened the scoring just 16 minutes into the game with a composed finish.
Marcus Rashford then got on the scoresheet shortly after half time to give Erik ten Hag's side an unexpected two-goal advantage.
Mohamed Salah got one back for Jurgen Klopp's side with ten minutes to go, but it was too little too late for Liverpool.
While many dubbed the performance a Ten Hag tactical masterclass, some were quick to point out one particular blunder from the Man Utd squad.
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As the Red Devils kicked off for the second half, they attempted to recreate PSG's record-breaking routine which saw them score the fastest goal in Ligue 1 history.
It took just three touches and eight seconds for Lionel Messi to assist Kylian Mbappe's opening goal against Lille at the weekend.
But, as Man Utd attempted to recreate the passage of play - which started as Bruno Fernandes took the kick off - it instantly flopped.
Fernandes set the ball back to Scott McTominay, who returned it back to his Portuguese teammate.
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However, as the midfielder attempted to pass it to Christian Eriksen he gifted the possession to Liverpool instead.
Many fans took to Twitter to react, with one person writing: "They actually tried it, didn’t they!"
Another added: "So They tried to imitate what PSG did?"
A third said: "They actually thought they could try it!"
While another mocked Fernandes' poor pass, adding: "How do you stuff up a 5 yard pass like that."
United's slip-up didn't matter in the end as Ten Hag's side now jump up to 14th in the league table.
Meanwhile, Liverpool slip to down 16th after gaining just two points from their opening three games - the club's worst ever start to a Premier League season.