Bigmatch between Manchester United vs Liverpool must be content to end a goalless draw in the Premier League which was played at Old Trafford on Sunday (24/2).
In the match that took place at Old Trafford on Sunday (02/24/2019), Liverpool, which was in the status of a guest team, actually pressed more at the start. They got a golden opportunity in the second minute through James Milner’s free kick. Unfortunately his shot still hit the post.
In the 14th minute, it was Mohamed Salah’s turn to execute Liverpool’s free kick right in front of the penalty box. But his shot still soared. MU itself relies more on counterattacks and is easily broken by the Reds defender.
The match titled North West Derby itself took place with a high tempo. As a result, a number of players suffered injuries and had to be replaced in the first round. Manchester United must replace Ander Herrera and Juan Mata. In fact, Jesse Lingard who just entered must be replaced because of an injury. While in Liverpool’s camp, Roberto Firmino could not play until it was finished.
Manchester United had threatened in the 36th minute. Free-standing Paul Pogba outside the penalty box fired hard. But Virgil van Dijk can still drive the ball through his head. Liverpool then responded by Joel Matip’s header in the 43rd minute but still soared. Until the halftime break the 0-0 draw remained unchanged.
Man United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had to turn his mind more clearly after three of his players suffered injuries in the first round. Ander Herrera, Juan Mata, and Jesse Lingard must be pulled out.
However, the scoreless draw score occurred in the first round and Manchester United had to fight hard without a quota of substitution against the Reds who tried to reap the victory to secure the top of the standings.
Man United got a golden opportunity in the 52nd minute through a Paul Pogba header utilizing Ashley Young’s free kick. However, the ball can still be captured by Alisson and Pogba is also in an offside position.
The host again got a chance in the 57th minute. Marcus Rashford who got the ball wildly from a cross fired at the near post, but it was still off the mark.
Liverpool turned threatening through Georginio Wijnaldum in the 66th minute. Unfortunately the Reds midfielder’s kick from outside the Man United penalty box was still soaring above David De Gea’s goal.
Four minutes later, Wijnaldum also got a golden opportunity but his header to welcome James Milner’s corner was off the left.
Both teams had to settle for a goalless draw until the referee’s long whistle sounded. 0-0 score is the ideal result for both teams who played hard throughout the game.
