Photos of Raphael Varane Manhandling Luis Diaz in United’s Impressive Win Over Liverpool Emerge

• Raphael Varane shone on his first start for the campaign as Manchester United defeated Liverpool on Monday night
• Varane's defensive masterclass proved key in silencing pacey Colombian winger Luis Diaz as United picked their first win of the season
• The Red Devils had a nightmarish start to the campaign - stumbling to a 2-1 loss to Brighton before being humbled by Brentford last week and were faced with the daunting task of usurping Liverpool

Manchester United's impressive performance against Liverpool can be best summarized in Raphael Varane's passionate tackle on Luis Diaz.

Varane, who had a torrid first season amid recurring injuries, was thrust into the United defence for the first time this campaign.

And the French centre-half repaid the confidence reposed in him by Erik Ten Hag with a masterclass defensive display as United recorded their first win of the season against fierce rivals, Liverpool.

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The 29-year-old brought the composure and leadership United have lacked in defence since the start of the 2022-23 season, but it appears his clash with Colombian winger Luis Diaz has captured the attention of football fans.

In photos posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, Luis Diaz appeared to use his blistering pace to outwit Varane, however, it was the Frenchman who came up tops in that duel as the ex-Madrid defender stood like a rock to stop Diaz in his tracks.

The 2-1 win catapults Varane and his teammates from the bottom of the league standings to 14th position while rendering Diaz's Liverpool winless after three games.

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Varane, who is enjoying the 'honeymoon stage' of Ten Hag's reign as United boss, endured a torrid first campaign with the Old Trafford outfit amid niggling injury struggles.

A turbulent last season, which culminated in Varane's United finishing outside the top four, led to the appointment of Erik Ten Hag.