Mitch Freeley

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Match Report

Liverpool returned to the Premier League summit despite being held to a 0-0 draw by bitter rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford in a match that was marred by first-half injuries to four players.

After days of anticipation and excitement, the match swiftly descended into farce in the first period, as Ander Herrera, Juan Mata, Roberto Firmino and Jesse Lingard were all forced off injured, and the match struggled to recover from an entertainment perspective.

The medical staff were rather less busy in the second half and that allowed Liverpool to increase the pressure, generally dominating against a United effectively playing with 10 men due to Marcus Rashford struggling with a knock.

But the Reds could not take advantage, with United arguably happy to hold on to the draw which sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set a new record points haul for a manager in his first 10 Premier League games, taking him on to 26 points.

After losing Nemanja Matic to injury in the build-up to the match, the first 25 minutes were nightmarish for United in terms of fitness, losing Herrera and Mata, while Rashford was also in pain.

Liverpool did not remain unscathed, as they lost Firmino just past the half-hour mark having appeared to roll his ankle.

Lingard – Mata's replacement despite being deemed not fit enough to start following a hamstring injury – then seemed to aggravate that problem when attempting to round Alisson for the only real chance of a bizarre first period, forcing Solskjaer to replace him with Alexis Sanchez.

Liverpool looked to turn things up after the break, but United's defence provided an excellent platform.

A rare opportunity fell to them 20 minutes from time, as Georginio Wijnaldum headed just wide from a corner.

United briefly thought they had the lead when Joel Matip put into his own goal in the 75th minute, but Chris Smalling – who played the ball into the danger zone – was offside, and that proved to be the final chance at either end, as Liverpool dropped points for the third Premier League game in four.

Goals/ Highlights

Not really a chance this, but Georginio Wijnaldum smashes a shot high and wide. It's been a game lacking in quality so far! 

Goalless at half-time but plenty to discuss! @MattCritchley1 has updates from both dugouts.https://t.co/Z1ypTnkZuk#beINPL #MUNLIV 📺 HD11 pic.twitter.com/Jak6yV4df5 — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 24, 2019

Interesting half-time! Matt Critchley has more for us! 

Chance! A deft pass from Lukaku plays in Jesse Lingard. Alisson is quickly out to smother the danger! 

Peep! We are underway! 

Live Updates

Preamble

So here we go! Enjoy the Live match commentary and goals as they go in! See you on the other side! 

The pregame mind-games have begun! 

#LFC dealt a psychological blow before kick-off!https://t.co/Z1ypTnkZuk#beINPL #MUNLIV 📺 HD11 pic.twitter.com/UoKFRJTzgc — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 24, 2019

This sums up the 15-minute warning accurately! 

⏱️ 15 minutes. #MUNLIV 🔜 pic.twitter.com/0CEQpLH2Oc — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 24, 2019

It might be Cup final day, but Manchester United Vs Manchester City has a big match feel! We are 15 minutes away from game time! 

⚽ #MUFC v #LFC
⏰ 17:05 Mecca
📺 HD11https://t.co/Z1ypTnkZuk#beINPL #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/BLNhuwxxGH — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 24, 2019

Confirmation of the team news from our man on the ground Matt Critchley!

Team News from Old Trafford:

2 changes for both sides as McTominay comes in for #MUFC and #LFC name Milner at right-back!#beINPL #MUNLIV 📺 HD11 pic.twitter.com/ZQv1hdwghW — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 24, 2019

Now for Liverpool! As expected Van Dijk is back after serving his suspension in the Champions League. James Milner comes in at right-back replace Alexander-Arnold. 

#MUNLIV team news. The Reds 🔴https://t.co/FV1nMu9lrM — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 24, 2019

Team News! First up Manchester United! David de Gea returns to the side, no Nemanja Matic in the squad so Scott McTominay is in the side! Lingard makes the bench. 

🚨 #MUFC TEAM NEWS 🚨

Two changes from our victory over Chelsea... — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 24, 2019

It's a landmark day for Jordan Henderson,  300 Premier League appearances! I think it's time for the team news! 

3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ @premierleague appearances.

🙌 @JHenderson 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hTRG4iOvhQ — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 24, 2019

Kit news! Liverpool will be playing in white today! 

Third kit colours today...#MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/ygzagJQxYH — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 24, 2019

So here we are, this feels like a game that could determine the destination of the Premier League season. Liverpool can go three points clear ahead of rivals Man City at the top of the table with a win, but face a United side who have impressed under Ole Gunnar Solskjær! What is going to give? Will the Norwegian coach change the tactics around today? 

Do you think #Solskjaer will change his tactics today? Or should #MUFC keep on playing the same way they have been in recent weeks? #PL #beINPL #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/tkbQ3fdYpL — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 24, 2019

Good afternoon! Welcome to the Live Updates for Manchester United Vs Liverpool in the Premier League! It's a titanic tussle in prospect as a resurgent Manchester United could have a major say on the destination of the league title with a win today. As for Liverpool, they will be well aware that only a victory is good enough to keep the pressure on Manchester City. As ever, join me for all the latest updates, team news and build up from Old Trafford, along with goals as they go in from the big game!