Liverpool were tempted to run riot against United after winning 7-0 last season, but Erik ten Hag’s side defended resolutely and took a share of the spoils despite conceding 34 shots on target.
AsOpta points out, Liverpool have not scored more goals in a Premier League game since records began in 2003/04. It was also the team’s best clean sheet since United’s famous 38-match win over Burnley in October 2016. After the game, manager Jurgen Klopp felt Liverpool were better in this game than in the last seven games of last season. -0 beat United.
Hetold Sky Sports: “I’ve seen a lot of good things but the only thing I don’t like is the result.” “We should have scored a goal, we were a bit rushed at times but I really liked the intensity of the game and the way it started. “Everyone saw what we wanted, our counter-pressing as a group was great and we didn’t let them go. I can’t remember such a dominant performance against Manchester United, not even 7-0.”
“Now that it’s 0-0, they might feel a bit better than us. But we’ll accept it and move on. It was the kind of game I expected. If we play like that, it will be difficult for the opposing team to get out of their own half, and Manchester United defended very passionately. “We tried everything and the numbers we did – in terms of shots – were ridiculous. But with these numbers, there should be a few more hits on target. “Today is our fault, so we’re leaving.”
