Liverpool vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Manchester United in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool have lost their intensity in the final third in the second half. They're not quite finding the penetration that they enjoyed before the break.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Sancho collects on the left flank from Elanga's pass. He breaks into the box, but is halted by a fine challenge from Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Klopp has looked a tad agitated with his side's start to the second half. He knows that a goal for United would raise the tension in Anfield.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
SAVE! United have a rare foray into the Liverpool half and Sancho takes possession in the inside-left channel. He places a strike through the legs of Matip, but Alisson makes a comfortable stop.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Salah is played into space down the right flank, but he just overruns the ball as he approaches the edge of the box and is forced back to Fabinho.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Alisson comes a long way off his line to gather the ball, but once again does enough break away from pressure from Lingard.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Robertson brings down Elanga on the charge down the right flank, but the resulting free-kick from Fernandes is headed clear by Matip.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
United have been well and truly outplayed tonight and are lucky to be only two goals down at the break. Whereas Liverpool have been sensational in their passing and movement, the visitors have been sluggish and off the pace. Ralf Rangnick is going to need a teamtalk and a half to inspire his team to get back into the game.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool are on their way to the top of the Premier League after dominating the first half of their clash against Manchester United, taking a 2-0 lead into the break. Luis Diaz fired the home side ahead with a close-range finish before Mohamed Salah ended his goal drought with a crisp finish following a fine pass from Sadio Mane. The Reds have been clinical in the final third, while United have been chasing shadows from the off.
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