Liverpool vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Liverpool FC 0 - 0 Manchester United FC

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:30

An underwhelming Premier League clash between Liverpool and United ends goalless after both sides lacked the required quality to secure victory. The Reds move up to second in the league table, one point behind leaders Arsenal and clear of third-placed Aston Villa on goal difference, while United sit seventh after the weekend’s top-flight action. Klopp will see this Anfield clash as a missed opportunity, with the Reds accumulating 2.35 expected goals (xG) to United’s 0.63. Van Dijk and Konate both went close in the first half, while Salah on his own forced four saves from Onana, who also did well to deny Diaz from close range in the second period. The Red Devils were effectively classed as rank outsiders for this derby but could have stolen the win through Hojlund had the striker not fired straight at Alisson towards the end of the game. A brainless Dalot dismissal, sent off for back-to-back yellow cards for two acts of successive dissent, caused a few nerves for Ten Hag at the end but United held on, easing the pressure on their manager after a tough week. United are next at West Ham on Saturday, when Liverpool host Arsenal for a top-of-the-table tussle in their next league outing. That is all for now, until next time! Goodbye.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:26

FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:26

Onana is in no rush to take a goal-kick as United look to stay on level terms with a one-man disadvantage. Wan-Bissaka is being readied on the bench but will Ten Hag even get chance to send him on?

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:23

Dalot throws his arms wildly in the air to protest a throw-in decision, with referee Oliver showing a yellow card for his initial show of dissent. Hold on, though, as there's another card coming...

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:23

Yellow 2nd/RC José Diogo Dalot Teixeira

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18:22

GAKPO SHOULD DO MORE! Alexander-Arnold clips a delicate right-sided free-kick towards the penalty spot but Gakpo misses a great chance by flicking well over the target. The Netherlands international had to at least test Onana from close range there.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:20

There will be five additional minutes to end this clash at Anfield. Can Liverpool find a late winner, or will United hold on for a vital point to ease the pressure on manager Ten Hag?

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:20

Yellow Card Marcus Rashford

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:19

Varane stands firm to head away Alexander-Arnold's first cross before the right-back's second delivery is poor and goes out for a goal-kick. That sums up Liverpool's lack of quality in the final third against United.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:16

Yellow Card Luke Paul Hoare Shaw

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:16

Salah bursts down the right before rolling through for Gomez, who blasts into the side-netting. Of course, Liverpool would have much preferred that to have been Alexander-Arnold in that position!

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:15

HANDBALL?! The Anfield crowd are adamant they should have a penalty as Tsimikas' left-wing cross bounces up and catches the arm of Shaw. The United left-back was unsighted by a jumping Konate and the referee, in agreement with the VAR, waves play on.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:14

Salah releases Gakpo but the former PSV forward smashes a right-footed strike straight at Varane, who deflects behind for a corner on the right flank. Can Liverpool finally make a set-piece chance count?

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:13

Liverpool have won all seven of their Premier League games at Anfield this season, only in 2019-20 (first 17) have the Reds began a Premier League campaign with a longer home winning run. Klopp’s side are also averaging three goals per game at home in the league this term (21 goals), their most in a single season in the competition, but have struggled to break past this United defence somehow.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:11

Gomez lets fly with a rocketed right-footed strike that hits Shaw before Endo fails to find Gakpo and passes out of play. That pause will allow United to make two more changes.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:11

Substitution Antony Matheus dos Santos Facundo Pellistri Rebollo

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:11

Substitution Kobbie Boateng Mainoo Hannibal Mejbri

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:09

The tension is palpable inside Anfield as Antony beats Alexander-Arnold before his low cross finds Rashford, who cannot find space to test Alisson. United still look a threat on the counter-attack with this game far from over for both sides.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:08

An 11th corner of the game comes for Liverpool on the left-hand side. Tsimikas delivers but Van Dijk's header is never troubling Onana.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:07

Seemingly unsettled by the end-to-end nature of this clash, Klopp brings off winger Diaz for midfielder Jones.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:07

STRAIGHT AT ONANA! Diaz keeps possession alive from a corner as a loose ball cannons around the United area from the left-sided cross. Konate, of all people, turns near the penalty spot before smashing a right-footed strike into the grasp of Onana, who saves comfortably down the middle of his goal. A huge chance for the Reds goes amiss.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:07

Substitution Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro Harvey Daniel James Elliott

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:06

WHAT A CHANCE! Onana hurries a clearance and slices out of play for a throw-in that Liverpool take quickly. Salah releases Nunez from a one-two before the Liverpool striker inadvertently squares across for Diaz. The Colombia winger cannot slide under the onrushing Onana, though, as the United goalkeeper combines with Evans and Amrabat to deflect behind for a corner.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:04

Liverpool have reverted to a 4-2-4 formation, with Endo and Alexander-Arnold the only holding midfielders for the Reds. Ten Hag can surely sense an opportunity on the counter-attack, though do United have the quality to make the chances count?

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:03

Klopp and his Reds are heading into last-chance saloon against fierce rivals United. Liverpool still have time, although the clock continues to tick down at Anfield, where the home crowd will have been expecting far more than this performance.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:02

Salah has either scored (17 goals) or assisted (four assists) a goal in each of his last 16 Premier League games at Anfield for Liverpool. A late goal or assist in this game will make this the joint-second longest run of home appearances with a goal involvement by any player in the competition (17, level with Alan Shearer from April 1996 to May 1997 and Thierry Henry from November 2002 to October 2003) and put him behind only Shearer (18 from March 1995 to February 1996).

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:00

Ten Hag looks to his bench, sending Rashford on for Garnacho. The England winger will fancy his chances against makeshift right-back Gomez, especially on the counter-attack with Liverpool sending men forward in search of a late goal.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:00

ANOTHER SAVE! Onana moves his feet quickly to dive to his right and parry away as Salah looked to curl a left-footed attempt into the top-left corner after dancing past Varane. Down the other end, McTominay whips a right-footed strike over Alisson's goal. This is end-to-end stuff now!

Liverpool vs Manchester United

18:00

A lunging Evans blocks from Gakpo on the edge of the area before United race away on the counter-attack. Antony sets McTominay but Van Dijk steps in at the crucial time to intervene.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:58

UNITED CHANCE! Finally, the Red Devils go on the attack and they should arguably have scored, too. Antony plays inside to McTominay, who touches through into the area for Hojlund. The United striker smashes a right-footed strike straight at Alisson's chest from close range, however, and Liverpool remain level.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:57

It's poor from Gakpo, who spins from outside the area before dragging a woeful right-footed effort well wide of Onana's target. The Liverpool substitute chose the selfish option there.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:56

SO, SO CLOSE! Gakpo offloads from the right to Salah, who takes his time before teeing a simple pass to his left. Alexander-Arnold drives a low right-footed effort towards the bottom-left corner that sails narrowly wide of the post. Onana was completely unsighted there but the Red Devils escape without punishment!

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:54

Tsimikas needlessly fells Antony in an aerial duel, halting Liverpool's momentum after that Salah chance. The hosts' three-man attack are playing incredibly narrow at the moment, with Klopp seemingly thinking that's the best way to open up the United defence.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:53

SAVE! Gomez speeds down the right flank from Alexander-Arnold's pass before cutting back for Salah. The Liverpool winger spins outside the area before his left-footed curling attempt is held well by Onana.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:53

Gomez enjoys a first motor down the right-hand side from full-back but his right-footed cross is cleared away by Varane. United have just under 30 minutes to see out for a crucial point, or could the Red Devils even snatch an unlikely goal?

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:50

Substitution Dominik Szoboszlai Joseph Dave Gomez

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:50

Gravenberch goes down off the ball with what appears to be a muscle injury and it looks like that could be the end of the Liverpool midfielder's game. The former Bayern Munich man trudges towards the touchline and it seems like he will not be returning.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:50

Substitution Ryan Jiro Gravenberch Cody Mathès Gakpo

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17:49

Salah clips over the top for Szoboszlai, who goes down under pressure from Amrabat inside the United area. Referee Oliver immediately shakes his head to refuse the penalty appeals, while the Hungary international is perhaps fortunate to avoid a caution.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:47

Salah works a smart pass inside from the right-hand side but Nunez is, yet again, caught offside. The Liverpool striker has to offer more for his team leading the line.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:46

United are without Fernandes for this trip to Anfield due to suspension – this season he’s been involved in 33 per cent of their league goals (6/18), more than any other player for them, while across the league he ranks first for chances created (47) and second for expected assists (5.2) behind only Kieran Trippier (5.4). They have not missed the Portugal international too much, at least for the time being.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:45

GREAT OPENING! Mainoo tears apart the Reds' defence with a wonderful curling ball inside the left-hand channel. Garnacho springs free of Alexander-Arnold and aims to burst into the area before the Liverpool right-back recovers at the vital moment to protect Alisson's goal.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:44

A well-timed Dalot tackle thwarts Diaz on the edge of the United area just as the Colombia winger looked to move inside and open up a shooting opportunity with his right foot.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:43

Van Dijk nudges through the back of Hojlund and concedes a needless free-kick near the halfway line. The United striker has had little to work with but needs to keep finding those pockets of space where possible.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:40

Salah angles a low cross towards the near post but Onana claims in front of the onrushing Nunez. This second half has started exactly as the first did, with Liverpool in the ascendancy.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:39

Hojlund had just four touches in the first half, which highlights just how little United offered in attack. Ten Hag's side will sit in for this next period, too, but how long can they hold tight?

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:37

WIDE! Tsimikas' left-wing delivery goes all the way through to Salah, who cuts back for Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool right-back races towards the right of goal, evading the attention of Varane, before drilling a low right-footed attempt into the side-netting.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:35

The second half is underway at Anfield!

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:22

The hosts enjoyed nine corners in the first half yet failed to make any of those set-piece opportunities count. Klopp will be demanding his side improve from those chances, while Salah, Nunez and Diaz must find a way to test the United defence more in the next period. For Ten Hag, the United manager will be pleased with his team's resilience, despite the Red Devils looking way off the pace when they venture into Liverpool's final third.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:21

An underwhelming first half comes to an end as Liverpool and United head in goalless at half-time of this Premier League clash. Van Dijk and Konate both went close with headed chances, the former drawing a smart save from Onana, while the visitors have offered little in the way of attacking at the other end. Klopp's side have lacked quality in the final third, too, and the Reds must improve in the second half at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:20

HALF-TIME: LIVERPOOL 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED

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17:18

Nasty one! Amrabat stoops to dive towards a loose ball and is greeted by a lunging boot of Endo, who is shown a yellow card for his late challenge to regain possession. United will end the half with a free-kick around 30 yards from goal.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:18

Nunez looks perplexed but can only blame himself for a needless offside that allows United to eat into the additional minutes added on. Gravenberch then fells Mainoo, offering the visitors one last chance to send a long free-kick into the area.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:17

There will be two additional minutes to end what has been an underwhelming half for Liverpool at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:16

Diaz speeds away down the centre before releasing Nunez, who takes an age before his right-footed shot is eventually blocked in front of Onana's goal. Yet again, Tsimikas marauded forward but was ignored as a wide option inside the area.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:14

Salah knows what he is doing after dragging Garnacho down with Alexander-Arnold out of position. The Liverpool forward kicks the ball away, too, but referee Oliver does not see that as enough to caution him.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:14

SAVE! Alexander-Arnold has acres of space on the right-hand side before pulling back to Salah, whose left-footed shot is easy to save for Onana as the United goalkeeper gets down to his left. Tsimikas was, perhaps, the better option to the left of goal for the Liverpool winger there.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:11

Onana arrows a wayward pass out for a throw-in when searching for Shaw. The United goalkeeper cannot keep making simple mistakes and inviting pressure from Liverpool, who will continue to press the former Inter man if he continues to appear in lacking confidence.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:10

Salah has scored 12 goals in 12 games against United for Liverpool; it’s the most goals he’s scored against an opponent for the club, and the most goals any Reds player has ever scored against the Red Devils. The Egypt international has been very quiet so far, however.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:09

BIG CHANCE! Konate should do better. The Liverpool centre-back gets on the end of Tsimikas' corner but heads comfortably over from near the penalty spot. The France international could, and perhaps should, have opened the scoring there but failed to make Onana work.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:07

WIDE! Tsimikas' free-kick is cleared by Varane, whose header falls to Gravenberch on the edge of the area. The former Ajax midfielder volleys a first-time right-footed effort that Mainoo heads behind for a corner in front of Onana's goal.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:06

Yellow Card Sofyan Amrabat

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:04

Garnacho nudges Alexander-Arnold in the back after Varane's long free-kick, conceding a needless foul deep inside Liverpool's half. The United winger does not need to offer referee Oliver easy decisions such as that one.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:01

United have failed to win any of their last 13 Premier League away games against sides starting the day in the top eight of the table (D3 L10) since beating Spurs 3-0 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in October 2021. Ten Hag's men have not buckled under the pressure at Anfield yet, though.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:00

Konate cannot muster an on-target attempt from Alexander-Arnold's next corner, which was Liverpool's eight of the game before the half-hour mark! Klopp needs his side to make these set-piece opportunities count.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

17:00

GOOD STOP! Alexander-Arnold crashes a cross into Shaw, who turns behind for Liverpool's seventh corner of the game. The Reds' right-back delivers towards the far post, where Van Dijk's header is parried over by a two-handed Onana stop.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:57

Yellow Card Kobbie Boateng Mainoo

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:57

It's so wasteful from Salah, whose offload towards Szoboszlai races out for a United goal-kick. For all their fast start, Liverpool have not troubled the visitors as much in the last 10 minutes or so.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:55

Mainoo, still quietly going about his business, tracks back well to defend against Diaz on the left flank. The 18-year-old midfielder looks the part, despite the huge pressure that this famous Premier League clash brings with it.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:54

Tensions are rising at Anfield as Tsimikas ushers Antony out the way before the left-back and United winger have a little tussle off the pitch. This is a true derby atmosphere and, for the time being, Ten Hag's men are standing up to the challenge.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:53

The Liverpool bench are furious as Nunez is cautioned for barging straight into Evans before volleying the ball away after the whistle. The Reds' striker then sarcastically applauds the match officials, perhaps running the risk of further punishment.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:53

Garnacho falls to the floor on the left-hand side under pressure from Alexander-Arnold. The United winger is not too pleased when referee Oliver shakes his head and waves play on, much to the delight of the Anfield crowd.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:51

A loose ball pings around the United area as Van Dijk attempts three times to breach the Red Devils' defence. Somehow, Evans and Varane stand firm to protect Onana's goal.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:50

Diaz drives inside from the left flank before Salah's left-footed strike is blocked by a covering Shaw. The Egypt international then wins a corner on the right wing, which Alexander-Arnold will take.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:49

Corner after corner. This time, Dalot prods behind on the right of the United defence. Szoboszlai delivers the set-piece but Amrabat heads away.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:48

SO CLOSE! Alexander-Arnold stands up a right-sided cross towards the back post, where Tsimikas heads back across goal. Diaz and Gravenberch are in close company as Onana parries unconvincingly before Salah's point-blank effort deflects just wide of the right post!

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:47

Alexander-Arnold fails to make the most of a good wide position and curls a poor right-footed cross out for a United goal-kick. Liverpool have not capitalised on their fast start, at least just yet.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:44

United have failed to score in their last four Premier League away games against Liverpool. They last had a longer run without an away league goal against an opponent between 1969 and 1974 (six versus Everton). Can Ten Hag's side arrest that woeful run here?

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:43

CHANCE! Szoboszlai fancies his chances from long range as Diaz sets the Hungary international, who rifles a right-footed effort over Onana's target. This has been a great opening to what was billed as a one-sided contest in the build-up at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:42

OVER! Mainoo shows composure belying his young age before finding Antony, who cuts inside and finds McTominay. The stand-in United captain offloads to Garnacho inside the area before the winger hooks a poor right-footed attempt over the crossbar.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:40

Onana stutters, seemingly tripping, but evades Diaz inside his own six-yard area. The Anfield crowd are interested for a moment before the former Inter goalkeeper manages to coolly play out from the back.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:39

Ten Hag's side embark on their first attack as Dalot whips out to Antony, who cuts inside from the right flank before his left-footed shot is blocked by Tsimikas. That could help settle the United nerves on Merseyside.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:37

Salah hovers at the back post and redirects a hopeful left-footed volley towards the top-right corner. Onana stands and watches as Nunez fails to stretch and trouble the United goal.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:36

Szoboszlai angles a low cross towards Nunez and Evans has to slide to turn behind for a corner. Liverpool go short before Mainoo blocks behind for another set-piece. A frantic opening!

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:34

Tsimikas' wide free-kick causes some problems for United as Onana comes and fails to claim before Amrabat scrambles a clearance off his own line. This is exactly the start that Anfield wanted.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:34

Liverpool race out the blocks as Dalot turns behind for a corner with just 15 seconds on the clock. Tsimikas delivers before United eventually clear, but Amrabat then needlessly hacks Gravenberch down and concedes a free-kick in a dangerous wide position.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:32

Referee Michael Oliver gets this Premier League game underway at Anfield! The expectant Liverpool crowd will fancy a repeat of last season’s 7-0 humiliation at this very ground against United.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:28

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League home games against United (W4 D3), winning the last two by an aggregate score of 11-0. They last had a longer run without a league defeat at Anfield against them between 1970 and 1979 (nine). Can the Reds improve on that remarkable record here? We’re about to find out as kick-off approaches…

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:24

Ten Hag makes four alterations to his side that suffered a disappointing defeat against Bournemouth. Bruno Fernandes is suspended, while Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire are out injured. Reguilon is named as a substitute, with Evans, Varane, Mainoo and Hojlund all returning to the starting XI. McTominay captains United in Fernandes' absence, while Rashford is only deemed fit enough to make the bench for the visitors.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:20

Klopp opts for only one alteration to his last starting line-up in the Premier League against Palace. Young centre-back Quansah drops to the bench, with Konate taking his place alongside Van Dijk. Further forward, Salah, Nunez and Diaz start in a front three that will aim to put United to the sword once more. Alexis Mac Allister, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Diogo Jota, Stefan Bajcetic and Andy Robertson remain sidelined for the Reds.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:11

SUBSTITUTES: Altay Bayindir, Hannibal Mejbri, Facundo Pellistri, Daniel Gore, Willy Kambwala, Marcus Rashford, Donny van de Beer, Sergio Reguilon, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:11

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-3-3): Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw; Kobbie Mainoo, Scott McTominay, Sofyan Amrabat; Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:11

SUBSTITUTES: Cody Gakpo, Jarell Quansah, Adrian, Harvey Elliott, James McConnel, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez, Caoimhin Kelleher, Curtis Jones.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:11

LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas; Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch; Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:03

Pressure has mounted on Erik ten Hag in recent weeks, despite the United boss winning the Premier League’s Manager of the Month for November. The Red Devils were humiliated 3-0 at home to Bournemouth in their last league outing before crashing out of Europe altogether after a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich left them bottom of their Champions League group on Tuesday. Ten Hag’s men still sat sixth in the league table heading into this weekend’s fixtures, although pockets of United supporters appear to be getting frustrated – this game will be pivotal for the Manchester visitors, who need to banish their Anfield demons to keep the noise down around Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

16:03

Liverpool headed into the weekend at the Premier League summit after a 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park last week. Mohamed Salah scored his 200th goal for the club in that come-from-behind triumph, sending the Reds a point clear at the top of the league. However, victory for Arsenal against Brighton and an ill-tempered win for Aston Villa over Brentford earlier on Sunday saw Jurgen Klopp’s side drop to third before kick-off at Anfield. Liverpool were, of course, 7-0 winners in this exact fixture last season and would regain top spot with another derby triumph.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

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