Manchester United unearthed a spirited point at Anfield on Sunday, as Erik ten Hag’s injury-hit squad refused to accept defeat and settled for a 0-0 draw.
Hopes were understandably low after losses at home to Bournemouth and Bayern Munich, but the team turned up on Merseyside full of determination and desire. Liverpool dominated possession in both halves, but were limited to chances from corners and crosses for much of the 90 minutes, with United’s back four of Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane, and Luke Shaw unveiling a series of blocks and headers to protect goalkeeper Andre Onana.
United grew as an attacking force after the interval, but Rasmus Hojlund fired their best chance of the contest at Alisson before Dalot was shown two yellow cards, apparently for dissent, in the dying stages.
With memories of March’s 7-0 hammering still fresh in the minds of both sets of fans, the hosts made a predictably furious start.
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But despite a series of early crosses and corners for the home team, United managed to becalm the crowd reasonably well. There were even flickers of opportunities for Ten Hag’s side, via shots by Antony (blocked) and Alejandro Garnacho (too high).
In midfield, some of Kobbie Mainoo’s actions hinted at the precocious maturity which has helped him earn the manager’s trust, while the defence held firm, and won several offside calls due to its nicely organised backline.