2023-12-17 19:15:09
12/17/2023 4:19 p.m. Updated on 12/17/2023 7:17 p.m.
The first English classic of the season had no winner. Liverpool and Manchester United did not take advantage at Anfield and tied 0-0 on matchday 17 of the Premier League. and result that meant that the Reds could not stay at the top of a championship that now has the Arsenal as a pointer. Although Jurgen Klopp’s team was superior and had several opportunities to achieve victory, he paid dearly for his lack of effectiveness. For its part, United, who had Alejandro Garnacho As a starter, he achieved an important draw as a visitor.
Liverpool were the clear dominators of the match from the start. With Mohamed Salah as the main offensive weapon, the home team stalked its rival’s area throughout the first half and was even close to opening the scoring after a poor start by André Onanawhich could not be capitalized by the Egyptian.
In the second half, the game went back and forth and could have gone to either side. Rasmus Hojlund, The Danish striker that United paid 65 million euros but has not yet converted for the Premier, had a very clear double chance that met the reflexes of Alisson, who prevented the Red Devils from taking the lead.
Liverpool also tried on multiple occasions, but their shots were always met by a defense that gave no advantage. And also, with a great performance from Onanawho covered a heads-up against Cody Gakpo and ended up being one of the figures on the field.
Onana, from error to being one of the figures. (AP)
The big controversy of the match came over injury time, when the referee sent off Diogo Dalot after cautioning him twice in the same play: first for questioning an arbitration decision and then for protesting. However, it was too late and United were able to defend equality in the final minutes, taking a point from their visit to Anfield.
Due to the injury of Alexis Mac Allister, The only Argentine who participated in the match was Garnacho, who failed to stand out. The striker had a clear opportunity to open the scoring in the second half through a counterattack, in which he failed to define due to an excellent cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold at the last moment. Finally, the 19-year-old player was replaced after 70 minutes, ending a discreet performance.
Garnacho played 70 minutes on the visit. (Archyde.com)
A tie that takes place in London
Due to Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Brighton, Liverpool lost the lead and was in second position in the table. The Reds were left with 38 points, one less than the Gunners, the new leaders, and the same amount as Aston Villa of the Draw Martínez, who defeated Brentford 2-1 this Sunday. For its part, United was left with 28 points and in seventh position, in Conference League positions.
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