Manchester United held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday evening in what was a lackluster game in Merseyside. The hosts who won the fixture 7-0 last season were expected to earn a comfortable win but they were far from their best in front of the home fans. Mo Salah and Trent Alexander Arnold came close to breaking the deadlock as Liverpool struggled to break open the United defense.
The Reds looked lackluster a shadow of their performance in recent weeks while United had a great opportunity to snatch three points but Rasmus Hojlund’s strike was well saved by Alisson. The result means that Jurgen Klopp’s side are second with 38 points, one behind Arsenal who come to Anfield next weekend.
As it happened
It’s a huge showdown in the EPL as the Red Devils head to Anfield to take on Liverpool. And you can follow along here with all the action from Liverpool vs Man United live.
| WHO | Liverpool vs Man United |
| WHAT | English Premier League |
| WHEN | 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT • Sunday, December 17, 2023 |
| WHERE | NBC, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling Blue |
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Liverpool are in top form at the moment. Top of the table and unbeaten in their last five in the Premier League, The Reds also just wrapped up 1st place in Group E of the UEFA Europa League.
Mo Salah remains a force on the attack, as his 11 goals trail only the prolific Erline Haaland of Manchester City so far this season.
United, meanwhile, are not enjoying quite as rosy circumstances. Currently sitting seventh in the EPL, the Mancunians were also just bounced from the UEFA Champions League. They finished last in their group behind Bayern Munich, FC Copenhagen, and Galatasaray, ending up with just 4 points.
Photos: Imago.
Full Time: Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United
A terrible game comes to an end with both sides playing out a goalless draw
90+4' Dalot sent off
The defender has to walk as he gets a second yellow for dissent.
90' There will be five minutes of stoppage time
Can either side get a winner? It has been a poor game to watch so far.
Rashford takes down Tsimikas and earns a booking
86' VAR says no penalty
There are shouts of a handball, but VAR confirms that the ball bounced off and hit Shaw's arm but it can't be given. Gomez hits the side netting just seconds later.
Shaw is shown a yellow for a late tackle on Konate
82' United make a switch
Pellestri comes on for Mainoo.
77' Liverpool come close
It opens up for Liverpool in the United box but Onana makes a vital save. From the resulting corner. Konate hits it straight to the United keeper.
Jones and Elliot come on for Diaz and Nunez
70' It's end to end now
The game has finally burst into life now as Onana saves well from Salah's effort. United make a switch as Rashford comes on for Garnacho
66' Liverpool come close
Antony gives the ball away as Liverpool break. Salah lays it on to Alexander Arnold who strikes it first time and with Onana beaten, the ball just goes wide. That was close.
Just seconds later Hojlund is through on goal but Alisson saves the one-on-one
60' Liverpool make a double switch
Gakpo on for Gravenberch. Gomez on for Szoboszlai
52' Liverpool dominating possession
The hosts have had the lion's share of the ball but they have poor going into the final third. United, meanwhile, will be content.
45' We are underway in the second half
This can only be better.
Alexander Arnold hits the side nettings just minutes into the half.
Half Time: Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United
Endo is booked for a nasty high feet on Amrabeet. United have a free kick from 30 yards but nothing comes of it.
It has been a pretty poor first half from both teams.
42' Salah strikes it straight to Onana
It's a great buildup from the hosts as they break open United but Salah opts to shoot from the edge of the box and it goes straight to Onana
35' Amrabaat goes into the book now
Amrabaat is shown the yellow for bringing down Diaz.
28' Mainoo is into the book
The United midfielder is in the book for lunging into Endo. Just a minute later Onana makes a great save from Van Dijk's header.
21' Nunez shown a yellow
The Liverpool striker is booked for barging into Evans
16' A bit dull so far
It hasn't felt like a derby so far. The atmosphere has been a bit flat. Liverpool do come close but Salah strikes it wide from Onana's fumble.
8' Its all Liverpool so far
The Reds have made a great start, United, meanwhile, look very fragile.
We are underway
This promises to be a cracker.
The team news are in
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch, Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Evans, Varane, Shaw, McTominay, Amrabaat, Mainoo, Antony, Hojlund, Garnacho
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