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
The gulf in quality between the teams is monumental this evening. United cannot get close to Liverpool here.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Elanga makes a break down the left flank and lifts a cross into the box. It travels out towards the right wing where Mane puts the pressure on Wan-Bissaka to win a throw-in for the home side.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Salah ended a six-game drought without a goal after scoring in the 22nd minute.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool win another corner down the left flank that is cleared as far as Henderson 25 yards from goal. The Reds skipper lines up a strike on the volley, but he skies his attempt over the bar.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Diaz tries to take the ball out of the air on the edge of the United box, but he just cannot find room to fire at goal amid pressure from Lindelof. Liverpool sustain the pressure and win a corner down the right flank.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Robertson floats the resulting corner to the back post for Fabinho in acres of space, but he scuffs his volley towards goal and United clear the danger.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
WIDE! Mane turns in the final third and looks for space to fire at goal, but his effort is deflected behind by Lindelof.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Diaz rises to attack a dangerous cross from Thiago into the box, but he glances his header narrowly over the bar.
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