Manchester United - Liverpool summary: score, goals, highlights, Premier League

Second-half improvement earns United a point

Considering United had a grand total of zero shots in the first half, they were considerably better in the second. Still, a missed opportunity for Liverpool, who created far more. 

Liverpool profligate against wide open United

Well, here's a stat for you. 62 shots for Liverpool in two games against United this season.

Yet they didn't win either of them...the 2-2 at Old Trafford follows a 0-0 at Anfield. 

United's Champions League hopes hanging by a threat

United can't afford to drop many points as they look to finish in the top four (or five). A draw against Liverpool isn't necessary a bad result in isolation, but they could lose more ground if Spurs win later on Sunday. And they are already far enough behind as it is. 

Arsenal top of the Premier League after Liverpool draw

Arsenal remain top of the Premier League after Liverpool's two dropped points at Old Trafford, with The Gunners having a better goal difference. This game could prove crucial come the end of the season. 

Full-time: Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool

It's all over! What a game! Liverpool will be kicking themselves!

Onana saves from Elliot!

From the free-kick, the ball drops to Elliot, who fires through a crowd and into the arms of Onana!

Casemiro yellow card

Sometimes I wonder what goes through Casemiro's head. He's launched into a tackle on Díaz, got a yellow card and given away a free kick in a really dangerous situation.

Kelleher saves from Antony!

Almost a late winner for United! Hojlund finds the run of Antony, whose low strike is saved by Kelleher!

Almost a chance for United! Antony leads the charge and Fernandes nearly picks a pass for Hojlund in the box, only for it to be cut out. 

Huge chance for Díaz!

That was it! Robertson nods the ball across goal for Díaz, who's only six yards out but half-volleys over!

It's attack against defence at the moment. Can Liverpool create one more chance?

Mount booked

Mount next in the book for a classic tactical foul on Gakpo. 

It's hard to see the hosts getting a winner at this stage. 

A sigh of relief for United as Maguire is fouled in his own box at Robertson's corner. 

Seven minutes of injury time coming. Don't go anywhere!

Jones booked for Liverpool

Jones sees yellow for chopping down Amrabat, who's just come on for Garnacho. 

I honestly don't know what United are playing at. Onana and Maguire decide to play a goal kick short when there are Liverpool players at close quarters. The latter kicks if straight out for a throw-in. 

Oooft, that looks a sore one for both Dalot and Díaz. In trying to keep the ball in near the goal line, they career off the field and into the advertising boards. 

United have conceded a lot of late goals recently. Liverpool will fancy this. 

United substitution

Mount replaces Mainoo. 

Onana goes the wrong way and the momentum, you'd think, is back with Liverpool!

This could be HUGE.

Salah is going to have the chance to make up for that miss!

That's as clear as day. Madness from Wan-Bissaka. Absolute madness. 

PENALTY FOR LIVERPOOL!

Elliot downed in the box!

Onana booked

Onana gets a yellow card for taking too long over a goal kick. 

Huge miss from Salah!

That should be 2-2! Onana makes a good stop from Díaz but the ball falls straight to Salah, who blazes over on his right foot when he should've scored!

Liverpool are starting to get some control back, which is ominous for United. 

More resolute defending from Kambwala as he heads Elliot's dangerous cross away under pressure from two Liverpool players. 

That could've gone anywhere! Gomez runs onto a high ball on the edge of the box and his volley clips Maguire but goes straight to the grateful Onana. 

15 minutes to go. Can Liverpool rescue something?

Klopp furious on the touchline

Kambwala goes in hard on Gomez, with studs slightly showing. Klopp is furious down on the touchline, but there's no yellow card - or worse - to go with the free-kick. 

Kelleher saves from Garnacho!

Good hold-up play from Hojlund, who waits and waits for help and plays in Garnacho, whose strike is saved by Kelleher. 

Excellent defending from Kambwala to pick the ball off Díaz, who looked to get in behind. He's done well so far. 

Onana takes big risk!

Oh my word. The ball is played back to Onana, who thinks he's prime Messi as he sidesteps Cody Gakpo. It came off, just as well for him...

If nothing else, United are definitely putting themselves about more and Liverpool under more pressure in this half. 

Old Trafford, you won't be surprised to hear, is rocking. 

Liverpool double substitution

Elliot and Gakpo on. Endo and Núñez off. 

In all honesty, this is unbelievable! How on earth are Liverpool losing this?

It's all about Mainoo! He charges forward from midfield, gets the ball back from Wan-Bissaka and curls a superb strike beyond Kelleher into the far corner!

Manchester United substitution

Antony replaces the injured Rashford. 

Double Liverpool substitution

Jones and Gomez on. Bradley and Szoboszlai off. 

Liverpool are making some changes too. 

Rashford down for United

Rashford has dropped to the deck and it doesn't look as if he's going to be able to carry on. 

Fernandes makes a great run into the box and is almost picked out by Dalot. Just too much on it, and Kelleher collects. 

For all that United have been a bit better in the second half, they are still incredibly open in midfield and out on the flanks. There are more goals in it for Liverpool, no doubt. 

That was a HUGE tackle from Quanash. It looked as if Rashford was about to skip past him and bear down on goal, but no!

Fernandes to the rescue for United

One shot. One goal. That's all it takes. 

Rashford clips another dangerous ball into the back post and Kelleher collects it with rather less trouble than the last one. That all started from a BEAUTIFUL piece of control from Dalot, which even took Díaz by surprise. 

Liverpool are back on the front foot. More desperate defending keeps Mac Allister and Salah at bay. 

Núñez squanders another Liverpool chance

Garnacho gives it away and Liverpool break, with Núñez prodding wide at the back post after Díaz had rolled the ball across goal. Another good chance...

Rashford almost scores!

From the corner, Rashford curls the ball in from the left and Kelleher has to make a crucial stop to keep it out!

Garnacho shot deflected over!

Maybe it has...

Mainoo charges forward and Garnacho's shot is deflected over for a corner!

Let's see if that gives United a lift....

Liverpool only have themselves (and Quansah) to blame. That was completely of their own doing. 

Quansah rolls a square pass looking for Van Dijk, but Fernandes is onto it and pings it over Kelleher from inside the centre circle and into the net!

Last-ditch United defending

Nothing has changed so far...

Robertson again gets in down the left and Núñez's strike is blocked by a last-ditch challenge from Maguire. 

Guess what? Liverpool have gone straight back on the attack. Bradley threatens to get into a good position but the ball is just too hard and goes out for a goal kick. 

Second half underway

Liverpool get us going again!

Ten Hag applauds the fans on the way back out. Not too many claps back...

The teams are coming back out. What does the second half have in store?

Shots on goal: Manchester United 0-15 Liverpool

A different take on xG from our friends at Sofascore but the same message. 15 shots from Liverpool to United's 0. 

Half-time thoughts: Manchester United 0-1 Liverpool

United raced out of the traps and had the ball in the net after just a minute, although Garnacho was clearly offside as he got on the end of Hojlund’s pass.

The hosts continued their bright start for the first 10 minutes or so, then Liverpool took complete control.

Since then, it has been one-way traffic and Jürgen Klopp’s side should really have more to show for it than Luis Díaz’s volley from a corner.

Szoboszlai has been especially threatening arriving in the box from deep, while Robertson has faced virtually no resistance breaking forward on the left flank.

While The Reds haven’t created too many clear-cut chances, they have had a huge number of openings and ventures into the United box.

Will they regret not being further ahead? The hosts surely can't be as passive in the second half...

Manchester United hitting new lows...

At least Erik Ten Hag wasn't in charge for either of those two matches. Things can only get better in the second half, surely?

United surrendering chances and creating nothing

Not everyone is an expected goals (xG) fan, and it has its drawbacks. But it can also give you a rough idea as to the quality of the chances created by the two teams. 

Absolutely nothing from United. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Liverpool, meanwhile, haven't had many clear-cut chances but lots of reasonable openings. 

Liverpool in a class of their own

Some stats which show how much better Liverpool were in that first half incoming...

Half-time: Manchester United 0-1 Liverpool

Luis Díaz's volley from a corner is all that separates the teams, but there has been a huge gulf in quality in general play. 

This is incredible. It's so easy for Liverpool to get into the United box. Szoboszlai touches the ball off for Bradley, whose shot is blocked before it reaches Onana. 

Two extra minutes to be played. 

Onana saves again from Núñez

ANOTHER chance for Liverpool! Núñez gets in behind again and shoots, with Onana touching the ball to safety. 

Ah, offside...

To make matters worse for United, they've given the ball away incredible cheaply the last two times they've had it. 

Salah curls a cross in from the right for Núñez but doesn't quite pick out his teammate, with Onana able to gather. 

It has been chance after chance for Liverpool in the last 30-35 minutes. Will they live to regret not being further ahead?

Dalot denies Díaz!

Núñez dummies Bradley's square pass for Díaz, who looks certain to score from the penalty spot but hits Dalot. 

Maguire has just kept the ball for about 10 seconds, purely because he had no options for a pass. A stark contrast to Liverpool. 

Kambwala rattles into Díaz, who goes down. It was a fair challenge from the young defender, and something United need a bit more of, I'd suggest. They've not got anywhere near their opponents for most of the first half. 

Liverpool have dropped the pace a bit in the last minute or two, which is giving their opponents some respite. 

Liverpool are breaking into the final third at will. There's almost no resistance from United at the moment. 

Salah fires over!

And another one...

Robertson and Szoboszlai combine to tee up Salah, who shoots well, well, over. Poor from a man who normally does better. 

Núñez shoots just over!

United are dodging bullets here. Núñez is latest to try his luck, shooting just over from the edge of the box. 

Onana saves from Salah x 2

From almost the same position, Onana makes almost the same save from the same man! 

Onana saves from Salah!

There he is! Díaz drives forward and slides a pass to the unmarked Salah, whose shot across goal is touched away by Onana. 

Luis Díaz's 13th goal of the season

13 goals in 42 appearances for Luis Díaz for Liverpool this season. 

Liverpool are in control, but we haven't seen much of Salah. Is that a good or bad sign for the home team...?

Kambwala's vital recovery

Kambwala almost lets Núñez in but makes a great last-ditch challenge to stop the Uruguayan as he bore down on goal. 

Núñez is down after Garnacho trods on his foot. It looked accidental, but it was excellent defensive work by the Liverpool striker. 

Big chance for United!

From that free kick, United could - and maybe should - be level! Fernandes curls the ball in for Casemiro, who nods across goal, with the ball somehow evading everyone! 

A breakaway for United leads to a foul in Liverpool's attacking third, but there was a lovely little feint in there by Fernandes to draw the free kick from Mac Allister.

Liverpool are having plenty of joy down their left. Dalot doesn't know which white and green shirt to go to, at the moment. 

Onana got a slight touch on it but couldn't keep it out. Should he have done? Maybe. 

Endo looks to pick out Salah's darting run in behind Wan-Bissaka, who does just enough to take it away from the Egyptian. 

Robertson shoots well wide

Robertson is starting to have an impact in attack. He drives forward and this time decides to shoot, although he probably wishes he hadn't...

Szoboszlai shoots wide!

That's a good opening for Szoboszlai, though! Robertson has space on the left and picks out the midfielder, who shoots wide first time from a good position in the box!

Casemiro thunders into Szoboszlai!

Szoboszlai lines one up from range but is brilliantly stopped in his tracks by the sliding Casemiro. 

Fernandes goes down in the box but was offside. His first little tantrum of the game. I suspect it won't be the last...

Much better there from United, though! Rashford bounces on a loose ball in midfield and plays Hojlund through, although the striker can't get away from the Liverpool defence, who crowd him out. 

United attempt to play out from the back but get as far as Dalot, who is then forced to chip the ball up towards Hojlund, who can't get a hold of it. 

The complexion of this game has totally changed. United, after a lightning start, can't get out. 

A vital interception from Dalot stops Núñez from exploiting a huge space in the middle of the United defence!

Liverpool have stemmed the flow of United attacks and have had much more control in the last couple of minutes. 

Szoboszlai fires over!

The corner eventually comes to Salah, whose layoff to Szoboszlai is swept over the bar by the Hungarian. 

As soon as I say that, Liverpool threaten! Núñez gets in behind on the right, chips the ball up for Salah, whose first-time volley is blocked out for a corner by Mainoo. 

Ten Hag will definitely be the happier manager so far. Early days, however. 

That earlier corner came to nothing, but Onana then almost picked out Hojlund with a superb long ball over the top of the defence. Van Dijk to the rescue again. 

Liverpool's Bradley booked

Conor Bradley has already been booked for a late challenge on Rashford in midfield. 

It's been a really good start for United. Garnacho gets past Robertson and crosses, with Van Dijk forced to clear for a corner. 

Núñez threatens to break away for Liverpool, but slips on his backside as he tries to take on Maguire, who was the last defender. Whoops. 

Dalot and Garnacho, by the way, are playing on the right, with Wan-Bissaka and Rashford on the left. 

A breathless beginning. Keep it going, please!

Onana saves from Szoboszlai!

Wow! An electric opening! Szoboszlai gets on the end of a brilliant Salah pass and shoots across Onana, who makes a fine stop!

That would've set this game on fire from the word go!

Garnacho goal ruled out!

What a start!

Hojlund sets Garnacho clean through, he rounds Kelleher to score but is flagged offside. Correct decision!

Underway at Old Trafford!

Bruno Fernandes get us going!

Liverpool will go top of the Premier League with a win

Remember, this is an especially huge game for Liverpool, who will leapfrog Arsenal at the top with a win. United, of course, will be desperate (with a capital D) to stop them. 

The teams are out, almost ready to go!

Liverpool team to play Manchester United

Starts once again for Kelleher, Bradley and Quansah, with Alisson and Alexander-Arnold still out, and Konaté on the bench. 

Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Núñez, Díaz.

Manchester United team to play Liverpool

Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Kambwala, Maguire, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund. 

Casemiro has been passed fit despite going off against Chelsea in midweek. No Varane or Evans, though. 

With just a few minutes to go until we get underway, let's have another look at how the two teams will line up. 

Premier League giants face off in the Manchester rain

Anyone who's ever been to Manchester will absolute not be surprise to learn the heavens have opened. Nothing better than playing soccer on fast, slick surface, if you ask me. 

Manchester United - Liverpool: countdown to kick-off!

Less than 10 minutes to go until lift-off at Old Trafford. Hands up if you're feeling nervous!

Erik Ten Hag's explains Willy Kambwala selection

The most interesting selection for United today is youngster Willy Kambwala playing in central defence alongside Harry Maguire. Varane, Evans, Lindelof and Martínez are all injured. 

Before the game, Erik Ten Hag has explained why he's put his trust in the Frenchman.  

Who has won more league titles, Manchester United or Liverpool?

United have had a decade of disaster but are still the most successful team in England when it comes to league titles. Sir Alex Ferguson's last few years at the club (up until 2013) saw The Red Devils overtake Liverpool at the top of that particular tree. 

United have won 20 English top-flight titles (13 in the Premier League era), compared to Liverpool's 19 (one Premier League).

Despite Jürgen Klopp's success at Anfield and the plaudits he's received, he has just one league title to his name, which he'll be desperate to add to before leaving in the summer. 

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Manchester United - Liverpool: date, times, how to watch on TV, stream online | Premier League

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Mohamed Salah's incredible record against Manchester United

One man who should be looking forward to today's game in Liverpool's Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has scored 13 goals and set up another four in 14 appearances against Manchester United.

No player in history has scored more times in the fixture. 

Liverpool's big-game struggles

Don't get me wrong, it's been a brilliant season for Liverpool. They've won the Carabao Cup, are in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and will go top of the Premier League with a win today. 

But their only weakness has been against the 'big' teams this season. Their only domestic defeats have come away to Arsenal, Spurs and United (in the cup), while they have drawn against The Gunners, The Red Devils, and Manchester City twice. 

Liverpool's South American contingent on form

If Home Alone had been set in Argentina.

Seven goals in nine games for Núñez, five in eight from midfield for Mac Allister. 

Boos for Liverpool upon Old Trafford arrival

Ah, come on, did you expect anything else? Sport, eh? Is it the only thing on the planet that can make full-grown adults boo?

Harry Amass makes first appearance in Manchester United first-team squad

A big day for Harry Amass, who only just turned 17 recently and is on the bench for United for the first time. The English left-back wears the number 70 jersey, which shows you just how many players they have unavailable at the moment...

United beat Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-final classic

In among those United and Liverpool results, you'll have noticed a 4-3 win (after extra time) for The Red Devils in the FA Cup quarter-finals, which took place at Old Trafford just 21 days ago. Klopp's side were 2-1 ahead at half-time and dominated the early part of the second half, but were made to pay for not finishing the game off. 

Sub Amad Diallo scored a dramatic winner with one of the last kicks of the ball in what has already been billed as an FA Cup classic. Will that game have any bearing on today's?

Liverpool: last five games

- Liverpool 3-1 Sheffield Utd (Premier League)

- Liverpool 2-1 Brighton (Premier League)

- Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool (FA Cup)

- Liverpool 6-1 Sparta Praha (Europa League)

- Liverpool 1-1 Man City (Premier League)

Manchester United somehow lose Chelsea thriller

Just three days ago, Manchester United somehow managed to lose to Chelsea when it seemed as if they were home and dry. 

Two goals inside the first 20 minutes from Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer initially put The Blues in control but United had turned things around by the midway point of the second half thanks to an Alejandro Garnacho double either side of a Bruno Fernandes header.

Erik Ten Hag’s team held their lead until the ninth minute of injury time and were hit by two devastating sucker punches. Palmer converted his second penalty of the game to draw Chelsea level and still had to time to fire in a deflected winner on 100 minutes and 39 seconds, the latest winning goal on record in the Premier League.

Manchester United: last five games

- Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd (Premier League)

- Brentford 1-1 Man Utd (Premier League)

- Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool (FA Cup)

- Man Utd 2-0 Everton (Premier League)

- Man City 3-1 Man Utd (Premier League)

Liverpool team to play Manchester United

Injuries mean Kelleher again deputises in goal, with Bradley and Quansah starting in defence. 

Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Núñez, Díaz.

Manchester United team to play Liverpool: Casemiro in, Varane out

Casmeiro has been passed fit to play, but no Varane for United. That means young Frenchman Willy Kambwala starts in central defence. 

Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Kambwala, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund. 

Manchester United’s Premier League drop-off

United lost only one of nine matches in January and February but have since gone off the boil somewhat. They’ve won just one of their last five Premier League matches, including a dramatic 4-3 defeat to Chelsea on Thursday. 

As a result, they're 12 points behind fourth-place Aston Villa (with two games) in hand, and nine behind fifth-placed Spurs. 

The calm before the storm at Old Trafford

The two most successful teams in English soccer history are about to come face to face once again. We've had some iconic matches over the years (including a very recent one). Are we in for another treat?

Liverpool squad news: Trent and Alisson still out

Key men Trent Alexander-Arnold and goalkeeper Alisson Becker are still among the absentees for the visitors.

Out - Joel Matip, Thiago Alcântara, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota

Manchester United squad news: Varane and Casemiro major doubts

There’s a central defensive crisis going on at Old Trafford, with Martínez and Lindelof definitely out and Varane and Evans major doubts.

Out - Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof

Doubts - Raphaël Varane, Jonny Evans, Casemiro

Liverpool locked in Premier League title race with Manchester City and Arsenal

Remember the last time there were three teams in a Premier League title race this late in the season? No, me neither.

With Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal regularly playing at different times, there have been plenty of “over to you” moments in the last few weeks. The Reds and The Gunners have traded places from one day to the next, with City lurking in the background, waiting to pounce.

As it stands, Klopp’s boys are level with City and a point behind Arsenal after they beat Brighton yesterday. A win at Old Trafford, however, will move them back to the top of the table with seven matches to go for all three teams.

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The million dollar question. Here’s the lowdown on why Manchester United (and a number of others) don’t yet know what they need to do to clinch a Champions League place next season.

Can Manchester United still qualify for the Champions League?

It seems unlikely. We still don’t know if four or five English teams will qualify for next season’s new and improved (ahem) Champions League, but I don’t think’s going to matter for The Red Devils.

It’s hard to make a case for them finishing in the top four or five. They’ve lost (12) almost as many games as they’ve won (15) and have conceded more goals (44) than they’ve scored (43) in 30 matches. Hardly the sign of a team that’s going to win their last eight league fixtures, which they might need to do.

What time does Manchester United against Liverpool kick off? 

The game in Manchester gets underway at 3:30 p.m. local time, which is 10:30 a.m. ET and 7:30 a.m. PT. What better way to start a Sunday with a Premier League classic (not that I’m tempting fate or anything)?

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