Liverpool and Manchester United frustrated with goalless draw at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side dominated much of the play in their Premier League encounter against Manchester United but were left frustrated as the match ended in a goalless draw. Despite numerous missed opportunities, Liverpool couldn’t find the back of the net. United, on the other hand, held on and claimed a valuable point.

Liverpool had the upper hand throughout the game, with United mostly conceding territory and possession. However, it was United who created the best chance of the match, with Rasmus Hojlund testing Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker in the second half. United’s defensive efforts kept a flat Liverpool at bay.

In the second half, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold came close with a low drive that narrowly missed the target. The Reds resorted to shooting from distance, but couldn’t break the deadlock. A red card for Diogo Dalot in ιnjury time arrived too late for Liverpool to take advantage of the numerical advantage.

The draw marked Manchester United’s first in the Premier League this season, providing some relief for manager Erik Ten Hag following their recent poor performances. The point earned by Liverpool moved them up to second place in the table, just one point behind league leaders Arsenal.

The match showcased the challenges facing Ten Hag at United, with problems such as sloppy play from the back, a lack of midfield control, and an underperforming аttаck still evident. While the draw was a defiant response, United will need to address these issues to turn their campaign around.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

In the 28th minute, Liverpool earned their seventh corner, which was delivered by Alexander-Arnold. Van Dijk connected with a strong header from ten yards out, but Onana made a good save, palming it over the crossbar.

In the 66th minute, United lost possession cheaply during a break, allowing Liverpool to launch a quick counter-аttаck. Salah set up Alexander-Arnold from 25 yards away, and his low shot narrowly missed the post with Onana unable to make a save.

Just a minute later, United had their best chance of the game. Antony played a pass to McTominay, who delicately chipped a first-time ball into Hojlund. Hojlund found himself one-on-one with Alisson but shot straight into the goalkeeper’s midsection.

In the 76th minute, Salah played a clipped ball behind Evans, finding Diaz in a promising position. However, Evans executed a superb recovery tackle, poking the ball away. Nunez, who was busy appealing for a penalty, failed to capitalize on the loose ball. It was a moment of drаmа.

In the 90th minute, there was late controversy as Dalot dispossessed Salah but felt he should have been awarded a throw-in. Frustrated, Dalot vehemently argued with the referee, receiving a yellow card. He continued his rant and immediately received a second yellow, resulting in a red card.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah was named the player of the match, as his attacking contributions were the most prominent in a game dominated by Liverpool. His shots from distance and overall presence posed a constant threаt to United’s defense. However, Liverpool will miss his inspiration when he participates in the African Nations Cup next month.