- Lisandro Martínez gave Manchester United the lead in the second half against Liverpool
- His world class goal was compared to one of Ryan Giggs' goals by Gary Neville.
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Gary Neville praised Lisandro Martínez after his impressive opening goal against Liverpool on Sunday.
The defender hit the ball hard from 10 yards from goal, it bounced off the crossbar and beat Allison at his near post.
The United legend compared the goal to Ryan Giggs' goal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final, when the midfielder scored in the 109th minute to book United a place in the final against Newcastle.
“That's where Manchester United have struggled with a bit of composure and class. It comes from Bruno Fernandes,” Neville said.
'Do you cross it? No. He just smashes it into the roof of the net. No chance, Alisson.
“It's almost like Ryan Giggs in the replay of the '99 Cup semi-final against Arsenal.”
Lisandro Martínez with a powerful shot gave Man United a 1-0 lead against Liverpool.
It was the Argentine's third goal for the Red Devils since arriving for £49m in 2022.
Neville compared the goal to Ryan Giggs's winning goal against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final.
The Welshman's iconic goal against Arsenal helped United achieve their historic treble in 1999.
Giggs' goal gave rise to an iconic chant that United fans sing against Arsenal, as a mockery of their song about Patrick Vieira.
Vieira presented the ball to Giggs, who scored a sensational solo goal, dribbling past five Arsenal players to win the game for United.
To the sound of 'Volare', Arsenal fans sing: 'Viera whoah, Viera whoah, he comes from Senegal, he played for Arsenal!'
United fans adapted the tune to sing: 'Viera whoah, Viera whoah, he gave the ball to Giggsy and Arsenal won, dammit!'
