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Manchester United vs Liverpool – hosts hit by injuries as fierce rivals play out stalemate

Re-live coverage as the rivals met at Old Trafford

Harry Latham-Coyle
Sunday 24 February 2019 15:51 GMT
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Liverpool failed to capitalise on Manchester United's extraordinary string of injury setbacks but Sunday's intense goalless draw was enough to see Jurgen Klopp's men return to the Premier League summit.

The latest battle between English football's two most successful clubs was a typically tense affair as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's in-form side looked to bolster their top-four chances and give their title-chasing rivals a bloody nose.

United's trio of first-half injuries gave Liverpool the upper hand, yet the visitors failed to exploit those issues and had to make do with a 0-0 draw that puts them a point ahead of Manchester City and in control of the title race.

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It feels like Manchester United are there for the tacking, and it will be a crucial team talk for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. His remodelled side need to be reorganised and re-inspired.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:00

In truth, in terms of actual footballing action to talk about that half had very little.

Liverpool seemed to have found a weakness down the Manchester United left with James Milner pushed forward from right-back without finding a telling contribution, but the four substitutions disrupted and disjointed any semblance of flow the half threatened to generate in the first 20 minutes.

Jesse Lingard over-exerted himself as Alisson defused Manchester United's most dangerous moment later in the half, but otherwise there has been no real efforts at goal of note.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:03

Arsenal would go back ahead of Manchester United as things stand.

Back underway at the Emirates. Unai Emery will be hoping for more of the same - can Southampton get back in it?

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:08

Arsenal 2-0 Southampton, 46 minutes

A double change from Ralph Hasenhuttl as he implores his side to do just that.

Michael Obafemi and Charlie Austin are introduced to add potency up top. Jack Stephens and Stuart Armstrong are the players withdrawn.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:10

More substitutions than shots on target in the first half.

Resumption at Old Trafford.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:11

46 minutes

Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku now seem to be operating as more traditional wingers with Marcus Rafhord a somewhat lonesome figure through the middle.

Rashford's gait still seems a little disrupted. 

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:13

48 minutes

Liverpool dominating possession in the second half's infancy.

Daniel Sturridge and Sadio Mane are both showing a willingness to explore, interchanging and then both coming to the right in an attempt to better involve the rather subdued Mohamed Salah. 

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:15

Arsenal 2-0 Southampton, 52 minutes

Excellent in the first half, Granit Xhaka returns to form with an awful pass that James Ward-Prowse intercepts and rifles just wide.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:17

51 minutes

Paul Pogba runs free from the Liverpool defensive line from a 40-yard free kick, but the Frenchman has gone too soon.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:18

52 minutes

Similarly from a subsequent set-piece, Alexis Sanchez is the wrong side of Fabinho when the ball is struck and the flag is once again raised.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 February 2019 15:19

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