Manchester United Claim Huge Point In Nervy Clash Against Liverpool

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Liverpool played out a goalless draw against Manchester united as they failed to reclaim top spot from Arsenal.

Although the form guide is thrown out of the window when it comes to two big rivals squaring up against each other.

But united themselves have been in precarious situation of late, finishing bottom of their champions league group and getting knocked out of Europe.

Last season 7:0 demolition at the hands of the current league leaders Liverpool was still fresh in the hearts of Manchester united fans as they hoped for a change of fortune,as their side took a trip to the famous Anfield ground.

The match started on a cagey tempo as each side looked to seize each other up.

Dominik Szoboszlai received an accurate ball but his shot goes away above the bar as it failed to test Onana.


Alejandro Ganacho was the next to try his trick as his shot went wide off the mark, after a brilliant pass from Scott McTominay.

Trent Alexander Arnold found some space down the right but his lofted pass failed to find any of his Liverpool teammates.

A well placed header from Uruguayan international Darwin Nunez was expertly blocked by the united defenders.

Salah shoot the rebound towards goal but it lacked any conviction as Onana comfortably saved the ball from the Egyptian.

Liverpool continued to huff and Puff in the final third as they couldn't muster any meaningful attack.

Manchester united Coach Erik ten hag would have been pleased with his sides defensive duo of Johnny Evans and Raphael Varane as they kept Mohammed Salah quiet for large period of the first half.

Liverpool best chance of the first half came on the 29th minute through Trent Alexander Arnold's corner as Vigil van Dijk rose highest to plant a towering header under the bar but Andre Onana was equal to the task as he made a miraculous save to keep the game level at the break.

The second half started the same as Liverpool kept possession of the ball with some short passes waiting for the right moment to hit united on the break.

On the hour mark the stat tilted in the Liverpool's favour as they had 18 attempts on goal compared to united 2 attempts.

They were strong claims for a penalty as Dominik Szoboszlai went down in the box, but Michael Oliver waved play on despite strong protestation from the Liverpool players.

Mohammed Salah sprayed a lovely pass towards Trent Alexander Arnold but the Liverpool man saw is tame shot well saved by Andre Onana.

Manchester united Sprung into life on the 68th minute as Rasmus Hojlund found himself in some space before unleashing a quick shot but Alisson Becker reacted well to thwart the Norwegian's effort.

Erik ten hag brought on Marcus Rashford in the place of Alejandro Ganacho as he looked for a way to unlock the Liverpool backline well marshalled by the ever present Virgil van Dijk.

Onana who has been credited with a lot of errors this season for Manchester united stood up strong for the Red devils in between the sticks as he pulled up a great save to deny Luis Diaz's close range strike.

Last weekend hero Harvey Elliott saw his long range strike comfortably saved by the united goalkeeper.

Facundo Pellestri and Hannibal Mejbri were thrown into the tick of the action as Erik ten hag's ward looked for an attacking spark.

Liverpool continued to dominate the game as united attackers looked lost in the game.

The Red devils were struggling to maintain any form of rhythm.

Luke Shaw appeared to have handled the ball in the six yard box but Michael Oliver wasn't having it as he waved for play to continue.

Cody Gakpo wasted a good Opportunity as he saw his header go whisker over the bar.

Diogo Dalot would get a red card as he talked out of turn against Michael Oliver who gave the united defender two consecutive yellows to send him off the pitch.

The match would end in a stalemate as lackluster performance from jurgen kloop's side saw them come away with a draw despite getting the better chance and dominating large part of the game.

Liverpool will be frustrated as they fail to reclaim top spot from the Gunners who had won 2 :0 in their game against Brighton.

Erik ten hag would have been pleased to see his side come out of Anfield unscaled but a lot was left to be desired in their attacking play.