Fans are all saying the same thing after Fred scores stunning chip for Man Utd against Liverpool in pre-season

FRED helped Manchester United get their pre-season off to a bang with an audacious goal against Liverpool.

Erik ten Hag enjoyed a dream start in his first game as United boss as Fred doubled his side's lead with a cheeky lob in the 30th minute.

Jadon Sancho had given the Red Devils the lead in the 11th minute but it was Fred's strike with his weaker foot that got fans talking.

And many supporters reacted by suggesting there was no need to sign transfer target Frenkie de Jong when Fred is on form.

One fan wrote on Twitter: "who needs De Jong when you have pastor Fred."

Another added: "Fred is better than de jong anyway."

And a third said: "Shows you why you don't need De Jong. There is already a De Jong within Fred."

Minutes after Fred's goal the first half got even better for United as Anthony Martial added a third - again dinking the ball over Alisson.

That prompted Jurgen Klopp to make changes, with his goalkeeper the only player to stay on the pitch.

Despite the positive start under Ten Hag some United fans still feel changes are necessary, with Scott McTominay singled out for criticism.

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Ten Hag revealed on Monday he is still aiming to upgrade his midfield amid links to De Jong and Christian Eriksen.

The latter has reportedly agreed to join United and could sign a three-year deal now he is officially a free agent.

The Red Devils have also agreed a fee of £55million to sign De Jong and have reportedly told Barcelona to get the deal sorted by the end of the week.