NO-ONE loves a trip to the Theatre more than Mo Salah.
But sadly for Manchester United he’s a bigger haunter of Dreams than Freddie Krueger.
The Liverpool striker added to his astonishing stats at Old Trafford by rounding off Sunday’s 3-0 rampage with a swaggering sidefoot.
The 32-year-old has now scored in each of his last seven visits to the Theatre of Dreams.
And just like evil Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street horror movies, he keeps coming back for more when you might expect he is finished.
But Salah’s seven ‘hell for United is rivalled by his other jaw-dropping facts ‘n figures at Old Trafford.
The Egyptian even sits joint fifth in a list of ALL scorers in all competitions at the famous ground since January 24 2021.
United academy product Marcus Rashford, on 31, and 29-goal Bruno Fernandes are way out in front over that period.
But the only other men Salah trails are legend-of-legends Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 17, and Scott McTominay, with 13.
Salah sits on 10 alongside Anthony Martial – a feat that highlights his ruthless record at Liverpool’s biggest rivals but also United’s problems in attack.
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Fans are crowning the former Roma star the king of Old Trafford.
And even one United supporter posted: “He owns us.”
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Salah shines when facing the Red Devils at Anfield too – meaning he’s been involved in more goals against United in the Prem than any other player, with 11 strikes and six assists in all.
So he makes as well as takes goals – including supplying both for Luis Diaz in the first half of his weekend wonder show.
That leaves another intriguing record on the horizon for Salah this season, having already notched 160 goals and 72 assists in 266 top-flight games since arriving at Anfield in 2017.
He’s risen to second in the all-time Prem table for the number of times he’s scored and assisted in the same match.
United icon Wayne Rooney did it 36 times, with Salah on 33, one clear of Thierry Henry.
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If he does pass Rooney, what a fitting way to bow out of Liverpool next summer – something he admitted on Sunday he might do.
Taking goals, making history, staking a claim for GOAT status – all the world’s a stage for such a masterly performer, even one who is never more at home than when he’s away at the Theatre of Dreams.
Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool
MANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.
Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.
But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?
Andre Onana – 5
Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error.
Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.
Lisandro Martinez – 3
Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.
Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.
Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Casemiro – 2
A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.
He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.
Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.
Alejandro Garnacho – 4
Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.
Marcus Rashford – 3
Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.
Subs
Tom Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5
A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.
Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5
Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.
Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5
Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.
Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/A
Not on long enough to make an impact.
