Liverpool vs Manchester United as it happened: David De Gea earns visitors draw with world class save
Relive the action from the goalless draw at Anfield
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Your support makes all the difference.Premier League action returns with a bang on Saturday afternoon as Liverpool host bitter rivals Manchester United at Anfield.
The Merseysiders have endured a mixed start to the season, with a thrashing of Arsenal followed by a collapse against Manchester City encapsulating their inconsistency.
Jurgen Klopp’s men will have to be at their best against a United side who sit joint top and are so far unbeaten in the league.
Although the likes of Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini will be missing from midfield, United are full of confidence having won six games on the bounce.
Liverpool’s main injury absence is Sadio Mane who picked up a strained hamstring while away on international duty with Senegal.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the game:
What time does it start?
The game kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday 14 October at Anfield.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event will be broadcasting the game. Alternatively you can return this page for updates from our live blog.
It’s a big game for…
Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian has scored in every game bar one that he has played at club and international level this season. After the defining move of his career, one to a club with the stature of Manchester United too, he has seamlessly acclimatised to his new surroundings. But doubts linger over his ability to perform against the biggest opponents, with critics accusing him of being a ‘flat track bully’. Saturday afternoon in the cauldron of Anfield – against United’s old rivals Liverpool – would be the perfect time to prove his calibre.
Player to watch…
Ander Herrera. The Spaniard was one of the vital cogs in United’s midfield last season but with the arrival of Nemanja Matic has found playing time increasingly hard to come by. Injuries to Pogba and Fellaini mean he is in line to make just his second league start of the season. Will he be fresh and raring to go, or feeling a bit rusty?
Form…
Liverpool: DDWLD
Manchester United: WWWWW
Odds:
Liverpool: 17/10
Draw: 23/10
Manchester United: 17/10
78' - It's a double change for Liverpool as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Daniel Sturridge replace Mo Salah and Philippe Coutinho.
80' - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's first contribution is a good one as he burns past Phil Jones down the right before whipping a superb cross into the box. Chris Smalling is there to block it, though, and United clear the danger.
84' - Emre Can picks the ball up on the half-way line and drives his way into the United penalty area but his left-footed shot is scuffed and David de Gea collects the ball with ease.
87' - Ashley Young goes into the book for a foul on Alberto Moreno. Looked a little harsh, that one.
Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke is on for Roberto Firmino for Liverpool.
90' - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is picked out down the right-hand side by Jordan Henderson but his low cross is cleared by Chris Smalling.
Just three additional minutes left to go in this one.
90+1' - Dejan Lovren heads Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's corner over the crossbar.
Full-time - Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United
And that's your lot. Another underwhelming clash between these two giants of English football. Liverpool were far the better side going forward but United defended resolutely and Jose Mourinho will be happy with a point.
Post-match reaction from Joe Gomez
This is what man of the match Joe Gomez had to say about the game:
"It's a bit frustrating given the chances we had in the game.
"They had a couple of chances as well but we dominated the game and it's a bit frustrating not to get the win but we've got to take the positives from it.
"Obviously they're a good side and we know they have some top-class players but we know we're a good team as well and we come into every game believing we can win. We have to take a point and take the positives from the game."
Quotes from Sky Sports
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