Chapter 1: What were the main highlights from Liverpool's 0-0 draw against Manchester United?
Liverpool fans streaming into the night around Anfield, leaving pretty much disappointed, frustrated by what they've seen here. They've seen off two other teams so far, this new look Anfield, convincingly, but it wasn't to be tonight against a very strong and stubborn Manchester United side. Nine attempts in seven, just one on target from Manchester United, that after 17 minutes.
Three from Liverpool, who had almost four times as many touches in the opposition box, and ran 10km further as Manchester United tired of that second half, dropping deeper. And that 35% possession is the lowest on Opta records since Opta began 13 years ago. Their passing accuracy down 8% on average, almost 300 passes, fewer than Liverpool this evening, and 5% more of those went long.
Ashley Young came into the side tonight. He quitted himself well for Jose Munoz. And Herrera was the man of the match. We can hear from both of those two with Jeff Shreves.
And, first of all, Ashley, tactically it was very tight. Did either side do enough to win?
I don't know. Obviously, there was chances for both teams, but I think we see each other out. We knew what our job was to go out there and we defended every man as a team.
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Chapter 2: How did Manchester United's defensive strategy impact the game?
We had chances to win, but, you know, it's a tough place to come. We're happy with a point. Obviously, we'd have liked a three, but that could go a long way.
In truth, Ander, it wasn't great entertainment to watch. What was it like to play in?
I agree with us. I think we did a fantastic job. I think we can be very proud of our team. Every player did everything today, gave everything today. This is the way we have to play big matches. I think we were better in the first half, they were better in the second half. David made two fantastic saves, but Zlatan as well had a big chance for us. So I think it's a fair point, a fair job.
Both teams didn't deserve to lose. This kind of game, no one wanted to lose it.
Chapter 3: What did players Ashley Young and Ander Herrera say about their performance?
So we can take a lot of things from this game. But now we have to win matches. We want to be champions. We are Man United and we have to win matches.
Ashley, do you agree with him? It's one of those games that must not lose rather than must win.
Yeah, of course it is. When you come to a place like this, you don't want to get defeated, you don't want to lose. We've done that. Obviously, like Anders said, we're disappointed that we didn't get the three points, but every man to a team, we fought to the end. We had that great team spirit that we've always got. We can't wait for a point.
For you personally, what was it like? A long time since you started a Premier League game?
Yeah, of course.
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Chapter 4: How did the statistics reflect the match dynamics?
I think there was a few tired legs towards the end of the game. You know, you could tell. And that's obvious if you're not playing week in, week out. But, you know, I'm delighted to obviously get the start. And, you know, I'm just delighted for the boys that we've got the point and we move on after the rest of the week.
And why do you think you controlled the game? What did you do?
To control the game. We just tried to win every duel, every battle, every ball. We knew in advance it was going to be a big fight. They are in a very good moment. They press a lot. They want to win every ball. And I think we were prepared for that. We can be proud.
Chapter 5: What were the key moments that could have changed the outcome of the match?
Of course, we wanted to win. We are Man United and we want to win always. But I think we showed there on the pitch that we are a big team. We are going to fight for everything. Personally, I am very proud of every teammate.
It's not a win, Ash, but do you draw a different kind of satisfaction tonight?
Obviously, we want to get the three points, like me and Ander have been saying, but it's a tough place to come. Like I say, that point could go a long way to the end of the season, so we'll walk away with the point, dust ourselves down and prepare for the next game.
I don't think Ander walks away. He's the Premier League man of the match, Ashley.
Well done, mate. Thank you. Thank you both. Speaks well, doesn't he, Ander Herrera? Defensively, Ryan, was that the perfect execution of the Mourinho plan?
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Chapter 6: How did Jurgen Klopp assess Liverpool's performance?
Yeah, it was. And Herrera typified that, really. I mean, I played against him when he was playing for Bilbao. He was playing number 10. So to put on the performance that he did, so disciplined, always in the right place, calming the play down, and... Yeah, really impressive performance by Ander, but also the team defensively.
He made 11 interceptions, more than any player in any game this season. He had more touches, more passes, more tackles than any other United player as well.
Yeah, and I think his influences are a lot bigger in the first half. I think Gary was right in commentary. They completely control that area, nullified Liverpool. And it's not just this game, remember? I mean, we spoke about Fellaini and Pogba as a pair. I think in the Manchester City game, it didn't look right. I think since Herrera's come in, that area of the team has looked a lot better.
Chapter 7: What are the implications of this draw for Manchester United's title ambitions?
And it's not a case of the most expensive player in the world, Paul Pogba, suddenly changing that. I think it was the introduction of him alongside him. Pogba played higher up today, but I think the introduction of him in that sitting midfield has made a big difference to United.
Offensively, though, as he said, they might have had a chance to win it. Big chance for Zlatan.
Yeah, games like this are all about these moments and whether you can take them or not. And it's a brilliant cross by Pogba. You can't defend crosses like that. And more often than not... I'll try and get it in if I can, Ryan. What's going on?
The gremlins have arrived, I'm afraid.
We touched on it before, how good Ibrahimovic is in the air. I'm not saying it's a sitter, but it's one that you expect at least to hit the target.
You were talking before the game about his quality, especially in the air, better than anyone pretty much that you'd seen. So that means you expect him to score, does it?
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Chapter 8: What are the upcoming challenges for both teams after this match?
Yeah, at least hit the target.
I mean, it's probably the only bit that Pogba did in the game, but it's a brilliant cross. Yeah, he's got to hit. He's trying to hit it back across goal. You know what he's trying to do in that far corner. And he's just mistimed his header.
Well, I mean, I think, listen, there's a massive chance for him, but in terms of his... I thought Liverpool's centre-backs dealt with him really well. I thought they were outstanding tonight. I thought Zlatan was very quiet when we were up here. I thought a big bonus for Liverpool is the clean sheet and the way the two centre-backs, the partnership they're pushing for.
But in terms of attack and threat, I mean, on the interview they said there was chances. There was very few. That performance tonight, I wouldn't expect that from a Manchester United team. Especially second half, how defensive it was. But you'd expect it from a Jose Mourinho team. How many times has he done it?
You think of maybe David Moyes' first game at home, Chelsea come there, I think he played Shearer up front. I think maybe last season, that way it spares for Chelsea. I don't think there's anyone better. and Wales Football as a manager, they're nullifying the opposition and stopping the team.
But I think from your point of view, as a player, Manchester United fan, is that something you'd accept tonight? Or would Manchester United fans be sort of frustrated the way the... Maybe how defensive they were second half, or is it, we've been to Anfield, got a point, we're happy?
No, 100%, that's something that we accept at the moment. That's the climate that we're in. And you see the games coming up, Fenerbahce, Chelsea, City... If you lose tonight, the pressure is on. So you just don't lose, but then you've got to go and win against Chelsea. You've got to win against Fenerbahce.
That's the difference. It's interesting what Ander Herrera said. and you talk about nullifying teams, he said, in that interview, he said, that is the way we have to play in big games. Do you agree with that, if you're Manchester United?
No. Maybe tonight. You're going against a Liverpool team who, you've seen the build-up, everyone expecting Liverpool to blow United away, or to play better than they did. But, like I say, it's a good draw, but then you've got to go and beat Fenerbahce on Thursday. Then the momentum builds. And then you're going into the Chelsea, the City game, full of confidence.
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