It was terrific debut for the 18-year-old Ivory Coast-born winger who was transferred from Italian club Atalanta earlier in the season. And it was also a day of celebration for striker Joe Hugill who bagged four goals, including a 15-minute second-half hat-trick.
The first real chance of the game arrived in the fifth minute when a lapse in United’s defence allowed Liverpool’s Ben Woodburn a clear shot at goal but goalkeeper Matej Kovar came to the rescue with a terrific save.
It was an early test for United’s custodian and he had to be alert in the minutes that followed as the home side continued to carry a threat with both Woodburn and Morton going close.