Match Reports

In a thrilling match at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Liverpool ended in a 2-2 deadlock, with Liverpool failing to return to the top of the Premier League. After initially struggling to find their rhythm, Liverpool seized control and scored the opening goal when an unmarked Luis Diaz converted from a Darwin Nunez’s assist. Following this breakthrough, Klopp’s Liverpool displayed a masterclass in domination, launching 15 shots on United’s goal before the break with Salah, Nunez, and Conor Bradley missing key chances to increase their lead. Klopp’s frustration mounted as his team couldn’t capitalise on their dominance. Liverpool’s inability to kill the game off in the first half proved costly early in the second, as a misplaced pass from Quansah was seized upon by Bruno Fernandes, who ...

Jurgen Klopp made four changes to his Liverpool team with Dejan Lovren replacing the injured Joel Matip in central defence. Joe Gomez was a surprise omission but perhaps one eye was on the Champions League match against Seville in midweek. Salah opened the scoring in the 31st minute when he curled into the net from 18 yards, punishing Dusan Tadic for losing possession. The strike gave the Reds confidence and ten minutes later an exquisite Philippe Coutinho pass picked out a perfectly-timed run as Salah slotted a second past Fraser Forster in the 41st minute. It was Salah’s 14th goal in what is fast becoming a stellar debut season for the Reds. Philippe Coutinho added a third in the second half when Southampton keeper Foster could only parry a Firmino shot and the Brazilian was on han...

When the team sheet was initially released Jurgen Klopp demonstrated he had kept faith with Dejan Lovren after the humiliating defeat at Tottenham last week. But an injury to the Croatian defender in the pre-match warm-up saw him drop out and Ragnar Klavan come in. Elsewhere, Daniel Sturridge replaced the injured Philippe Coutinho in attack, and Gini Wijnaldum returned from injury in midfield so Emre Can had to make do with a place on the bench. Liverpool dominated the first half in terms of possession but it was fairly pedestrian football with the Reds struggling to create any chances to capitalise on their overwhelming possession. As the first half was drawing to a close Liverpool were awarded a penalty for a shirt pull on Robert Firmino by Huddersfield’s Tommy Smith. However, as i...