Liverpool vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Anfield, home ground of Liverpool (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Liverpool vs Manchester United

BIG SAVE! Onana comes up huge for his team as Liverpool again threaten. Salah dinks a delightful ball into the box for Mac Allister who shoots first time, though Onana is there to make a vital stop with his feet.

5 January 2025 16:46

Liverpool vs Manchester United

WIDE! Liverpool carve United open for the first time as Gravenberch slides in Gakpo, though the forward can only flick wide of the right post under pressure from the oncoming Onana.

5 January 2025 16:44

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Alexander-Arnold sees a shot blocked by Martinez before Diaz fires over. Liverpool are the side pressing for the opener, though United have so far been resolute at the back.

5 January 2025 16:43

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Ugarte is perhaps a little lucky not to receive a booking after hacking down Gakpo in midfield. Michael Oliver has a think but decides to dish out no further punishment than awarding Liverpool a free-kick.

5 January 2025 16:42

Liverpool vs Manchester United

United have survived the opening 10 minutes, crucial against Liverpool and their vociferous home crowd. They've shown a few promising signs on the counter too without really troubling the hosts as of yet.

5 January 2025 16:40

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Van Dijk is making his 216th appearance in the Premier League for Liverpool, the same amount as Michael Owen managed for the club during his career.

5 January 2025 16:38

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Salah threatens for the first time, cutting onto his left foot and firing into the penalty area, though Maguire is well-placed to intercept.

5 January 2025 16:37

Liverpool vs Manchester United

This is the first time under Amorim that United have named the same defence in back-to-back games. They looked porous against Newcastle, something they can't afford to be against a relentless Liverpool side.

5 January 2025 16:35

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Fortunately for the visitors, Mainoo is okay to continue and re-enters the field of play.

5 January 2025 16:33

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Mainoo is down and in pain after taking a leg to the face from Gravenberch. Having completely changed his central midfield to introduce more energy, this would be a real blow to Amorim if Mainoo has to come off.

5 January 2025 16:32