On Sunday, December 17, Liverpool and Manchester United met in the match of the 17th round of the English Premier League.
From the first minutes of the match, it became clear that Erik ten Hag’s team came to Anfield primarily in order not to lose. The Red Devils chose a defensive approach to play the game. The guests played without a strong forward. Hoilunn, who nominally occupied this position, played more in the center of the field than at the forefront of attack. In the first half, Jurgen Klopp’s team had a total territorial advantage. Manchester United spent almost all the playing time in their own half of the field, from which it was very difficult to leave. However, the hosts created very few scoring chances. I remember Van Dijk’s header – Onana deflected the ball as it flew under the crossbar. At another point, Onana tried to pick up the ball after a cross, but ran into Gravenberch’s back and released the ball. Then the goalkeeper managed to prevent Salah from scoring.
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In the second half, the situation on the field changed somewhat. Liverpool continued to press, Manchester United fought back, but attacked more often. Two of them were very dangerous. In the first episode, Garnacho received a pass from Meinu, entered the penalty area, but at the last moment Arnold prevented him from striking. In the second, Hoilunn was unable to effectively complete a one-on-one situation. This was the most dangerous moment in the match.
Liverpool continued to have a lot of shots on goal, but most of the shots were blocked by the visitors. In total, the hosts made 34 shots, but only eight were on target. Onana made no mistakes in this match. Regarding dangerous moments, it is worth remembering how in the 66th minute Arnold, after a pass from Salah, shot from about 18 meters – the ball hit the goal post and flew out of the field. Four minutes later, Salah shot into the far corner from the right edge of the penalty area – Onana jumped in to save it. In the 76th minute, Nunez was with the ball in the penalty area, but he was unable to shoot on goal. The ball bounced to a partner, after whose kick Onana was saved by Manchester United.
Liverpool lost points and the championship lead. After the 17th round, Arsenal leads the championship race with 39 points. Liverpool and Aston Villa have 38 points each. Manchester United drew for the first time in the current Premier League. The team is seventh in the standings with 28 points.
English Premier League. 17th round
Liverpool – Manchester United – 0:0
Warnings: Nunez (21), Endo (45+2) – Meinu (27), Amrabat (35), Shaw (88), Rashford (90+2).
Removal: Dalot (90+4).
“Liverpool”: Alison, Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Szoboszlai (Gomez 61), Endo, Gravenberch (Gakpo 61), Salah, Nunez (Elliott 78), Diaz (Jones 78).
“Manchester United”: Onana, Shaw, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Amrabat, McTominay, Meinu (Mejbri 82), Garnacho (Rashford 71), Hoilunn, Anthony (Pellistri 82).
Stadium: Anfield (Liverpool).
LIVERPOOL – MANCHESTER UNITED. TEXT BROADCAST OF THE MATCH
2023-12-17 21:22:49
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