Liverpool returned from international break to record an encouraging 0-0 draw with Man United at Anfield, held by Jose Mourinho’s negative tactics.
Liverpool 0-0 Man United
Premier League, Anfield
October 14, 2017
Liverpool were without Sadio Mane, who picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty with Senegal.
Manchester United were also missing key man Paul Pogba but both teams still named strong starting lineups.
Philippe Coutinho started on the left-hand side of the front three, while Jordan Henderson, Emre Can and Georginio Wijnaldum all lined up in midfield.
Mohamed Salah, Joel Matip and Romelu Lukaku all had chances to score in the first half but neither team dominated the game.
It was a quiet start to the second half though Can had a great chance to put Liverpool ahead following a cross from Joe Gomez, but his header went flying over the bar.
Firmino saw lots of the ball but was unable to create any goalscoring opportunities before Jose Mourinho introduced Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard to the frame.
Daniel Sturridge and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain replaced Coutinho and Salah as Liverpool searched for a winner but neither team were able to break the deadlock.
Here are all the reactions from Liverpool supporters throughout the match.
Fans were nervous before kickoff but there was plenty of optimism…
https://twitter.com/RamboFYI/status/919160266541223937
Lukaku against our defence is a big cause for concern. Hope the lads at the back step up #LFC #LIVMUN
— Scott Groom (@ScottCGroom) October 14, 2017
Worrying that AOC still doesn't start even without Mane. Lallana nearly back too.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) October 14, 2017
Shame for Robertson. Chamberlain too. But it's a long season.
— Jason Roberts (@JaseRoberts_) October 14, 2017
And supporters couldn’t believe it when Salah didn’t score…
Great save from De Gea… Salah puts it wide!!
— AnfieldIndex (@AnfieldIndex) October 14, 2017
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
— . (@Kloppomaniacs) October 14, 2017
“Da Gea will always make the difference.”
– Lucas on the forums.
What a save. Always going to happen eventually.
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) October 14, 2017
What a chance we ruined there!!
— Ally (@AllyLfc) October 14, 2017
They were getting frustrated at the lack of refereeing decisions…
Foul after foul after foul. Atkinson still doing nothing!!
— Ash Rose (@Ashleyrose66) October 14, 2017
Atkinson better show that much leniency towards us then. Ridiculous. Good performance first half. Let’s get some goals, boys!
— LFC Boston (@LFCBoston) October 14, 2017
“Atkinson needs to start waving the card, United players taking the biscuit now”
– Der Kaiser on Facebook.
Very frustrating how Liverpool take so many fouls, so so so so many fouls, and yet nobody in the team gets angry or narky about it. Ever.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) October 14, 2017
Ref Mike Atkinson more concerned about free-kicks being taken five yards out of position than Lukaku taking both of @J_Gomez97's legs.
— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) October 14, 2017
And when Can missed his chance, fans couldn’t believe it!
Huge chance
— Frank YNWA ?? (@keeper74) October 14, 2017
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) October 14, 2017
How did Can miss from there?
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) October 14, 2017
What a great chance that was for can!!
— Ally (@AllyLfc) October 14, 2017
“Wow Emre Can, just wow!”
– Bm K on the forums.
Fans were questioning Klopp’s substitutions as Coutinho and Salah went off…
Mo Salah and Coutinho coming off.. Wow.
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) October 14, 2017
Why is Salah and Coutinho off????
— Nick Doughlin (@NickDoughlin) October 14, 2017
Liverpool Twitter reacting to those substitutions.. pic.twitter.com/jTy577J9SS
— . (@Kloppomaniacs) October 14, 2017
Absolutely no clue why we’ve just brought our two most dangerous players off in search of a winner. Very odd.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) October 14, 2017
Just shook hands on 0-0 with those changes.
— Jon Cook (@JonCook5) October 14, 2017
And there were mixed emotions at full-time as it finished 0-0…
Can't criticise anyone of the players today. Gave everthing. Tried everthing. Just didn't happen for us. 3 buses parked from @ManUtd
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) October 14, 2017
“Thought this year Man Utd and Mourinho had the players to play football again he comes to Anfield and parks the bus.”
– Vishnu Saran on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/Eathen_1892/status/919191011586400256
Mourinho’d
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) October 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/TomHolmes19/status/919191067471294465
“Clean sheet at long last at least!”
– J Powell on the forums.
Three points were absolutely there for the taking against a dire United team today. Very disappointing not to get the win.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) October 14, 2017
Frustrating the word to sum that up! Could have done more but played well in parts. ?
— Liam Vosper (@LiamVosper) October 14, 2017
“Almost there. not today, but sure we will be there. well played guys. It will click some day. YNWA.”
– Avnish Tiwary on Facebook.
Lukak-who?
— Peter Harvey (also on Bluesky ?) (@peterjharvey) October 14, 2017
Excellent performance. Mediocre result.
— DanKennett.bsky.social (@DanKennett) October 14, 2017
“Impressive. Klopp simply destroyed Liverpool’s chances of victory with three substitutions”
– J Sculder on the forums.
https://twitter.com/JamesTPower/status/919191727981957122
“The Mancs came for a draw, job done for them. Klopp should have maybe been braver with his subs.”
– Resurrect on the forums.
https://twitter.com/Josh_1892/status/919191549417807872
Well done Jose. Pulis will be proud. #Mourinho #LFCMUN
— Jason Roberts (@JaseRoberts_) October 14, 2017
Only one team trying to win! Take your ? and do one!
— John Sheridan (@RealSlimShedzy) October 14, 2017
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