The Egyptian striker, who leads the
Reds right wing
The Reds midfielder finished the play with a shot past Red Devils keeper
The Reds doubled the lead about eight minutes later. Right back
Midfielder
Keita assisted Salah's first score about 25 minutes later. Salah's initial shot on the possession was deflected and bounced to the right side of the box. Keita flew into the area and tapped the ball back toward the goal.
Salah raced toward the ball and ripped a first-touch shot past de Gea. The Egyptian added his second score in first-half stoppage team.
Jota recovered a loose ball in the Red Devils box during that play. He lifted his head and spotted Salah to his right.
Jota sent a pass to the star forward, who used his first touch for a shot just inside the right post to give the Reds a 4-0 lead at halftime.
Salah completed his hat trick on a breakaway five minutes into the second half. Center midfielder
Salah tracked down the pass, took two touches and slipped a shot just past de Gea's right foot.
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