Gary Neville FUMES at Man United's midfield 'for not doing the basics' in tricky first half against Liverpool... as Jamie Carragher says high press leaves Casemiro 'really exposed'

Gary Neville was left exasperated with Manchester United's midfielders in what was a very difficult first half against Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp's title chasers took an early lead through Luis Diaz and with United pushing in search of an equaliser, they left so much space in midfield to be exploited. 

'It's so easy to play against Man Utd's midfield,' Neville said during commentary. 'Casemiro and Mainoo are both pressing. It's basic stuff.'

There was another moment when Bruno Fernandes went charging after a ball, to the annoyance of Neville. 

'He's never going to get that ball! Some of the things that Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro have done in the first half, it really is incredible for their experience. It's desperate defending from United.'

For Jamie Carragher on co-commentary, he was left amazed at how isolated Casemiro was being left, particularly by Kobbie Mainoo, who was supposed to be playing alongside him.

'He's left really exposed,' Carragher said. 

It proved very tough viewing for United fans, particularly given they attempted zero shots in the first half.

It is the first time since October 2015, then against Manchester City, in a Premier League first half that they've not managed a single shot on goal.

'Liverpool got a grip of it, dominated the game, should be two three up, and they let United off the hook,' Roy Keane told Sky Sports. 

'United have been so average in every aspect of the game but they are still in it.'

He added: 'The body language for the goal, players aren't even looking at the ball when it's coming in! It's not good enough. 

'It's a lack of concentration. These are moments you've got to be switched on. There's only one ball so someone has got to go and attack it. But their overall play has been nowhere near good enough.'