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Liverpool drop first points but Lallana strike denies Manchester United
Jose Mourinho’s response to Klopp’s comments
“He didn’t like the menu. He likes meat and he got fish. so he was not happy. They are of course much stronger against opponents who give them a chance of transitions and counter-attacks. United didn’t do that. And he didn’t like the menu.”
Here’s Jurgen Klopp
“So, the result is now okay. It’s not what we wanted beforehand, obviously, but with the way the game developed we have to be happy with a point. The performance was … we had good moments in the second half. The first half I didn’t like. We gave Man United opportunities to do what they wanted to do – just being aggressive, making challenges everywhere. You have to pass through the lines. There were opportunities to do that but we didn’t see them.
“They were better than we were, for what they wanted to do, so they defended well. But they scored a goal which shows all the problems with VAR. I’m sure Mr Atkinson let play continue because [it could be checked later by VAR], and then the VAR says ‘There was contact, it’s a foul, but if you saw it differently it’s...’. 100 per cent it was like this. For me it was a clear foul. We cannot change that, it’s just a general problem with VAR.
“Pretty much everything went against us today and we still didn’t lose, so that’s okay. And Adam scored, which is a wonderful story to be honest. Our first-half performance was not about confidence – it was more about momentum. They had it because they were purely there to defend us. If you set up a team like Man United, with the quality they have, and make them just defend, that’s really difficult [to play against].
“In the second half we were better. We deserved a point, 100 per cent. It’s just a point. Since I’ve been in England, Man United have always played against us like this; they defend with all they have. Everybody built this game up like a mountain, but one team only tries to defend and one has to … make the game. We’ll take the point – it’s much better than no points – but it’s not that we feel we’ve won something by scoring late today. It’s just a point, let’s carry on.”
“I was listening on BBC World Service in France and following the MBM,” says Andrew Dobson. “Weirdly, you were always ahead of the radio. How does that happen?”
If I tell you, I’ll have to kill you in two minutes’ time.
Post-match reactionPost-match reaction
Jordan Henderson “I delighted for Adam, because he’s worked so hard and he deserves that. He saved us today and that could be a big point come the end of the season. We could have been better – we know that – but if you can’t win, don’t lose. We were sloppy first half, not fluid enough; it was quite scrappy. Second half I thought we caused them more problems, especially towards the end of the game, but we couldn’t find a winner.Jordan Henderson “I delighted for Adam, because he’s worked so hard and he deserves that. He saved us today and that could be a big point come the end of the season. We could have been better – we know that – but if you can’t win, don’t lose. We were sloppy first half, not fluid enough; it was quite scrappy. Second half I thought we caused them more problems, especially towards the end of the game, but we couldn’t find a winner.
“I felt the referee gave a lot of similar free-kicks to them in the first half, and then he didn’t give one to us on their goal. But it’s no excuse, we’ve got to defend it better. Our performance level wasn’t up to our usual standards. We have to take the positives from the game and learn from the negatives.“I felt the referee gave a lot of similar free-kicks to them in the first half, and then he didn’t give one to us on their goal. But it’s no excuse, we’ve got to defend it better. Our performance level wasn’t up to our usual standards. We have to take the positives from the game and learn from the negatives.
Adam LallanaAdam Lallana
“The manager just asked me to make an impact when I came on. I thought Ox did extremely well when he came on. If we’re gonna win the league we’ll need a squad, not just an XI, and that’s what we can take out of today’s game. We weren’t at our best so it’s a point gained.“The manager just asked me to make an impact when I came on. I thought Ox did extremely well when he came on. If we’re gonna win the league we’ll need a squad, not just an XI, and that’s what we can take out of today’s game. We weren’t at our best so it’s a point gained.
“People were saying it would be an easy three points for us. That’s never the case, and form goes out the window in these games. It felt like we controlled the game in the second half. We’re still unbeaten so there are huge positives considering we didn’t play our best.”“People were saying it would be an easy three points for us. That’s never the case, and form goes out the window in these games. It felt like we controlled the game in the second half. We’re still unbeaten so there are huge positives considering we didn’t play our best.”
That’s it. Liverpool’s winning run ends at 17, one short of the record, but they will be happy enough after Adam Lallana’s late equaliser put them six points clear at the top. Although it was a scruffy game of few chances, there was always something going on and it was fascinating tactically.That’s it. Liverpool’s winning run ends at 17, one short of the record, but they will be happy enough after Adam Lallana’s late equaliser put them six points clear at the top. Although it was a scruffy game of few chances, there was always something going on and it was fascinating tactically.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set United up expertly in the first half, with a 3-4-1-2 formation and split strikers, but they ran out of steam in the second. And although Liverpool were nowhere near their awesome best, they deserved a draw for their persistence and territorial dominance. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set United up expertly in the first half, with a 3-4-1-2 formation and split strikers, but they ran out of steam in the second. Solskjaer was arguably too passive with his substitutions, although he didn’t have many options. And while Liverpool were nowhere near their awesome best, they probably deserved a draw for their persistence and territorial dominance.
There was VAR controversy, inevitably, and a soupçon of needle. United look deflated because of the late equaliser. When the dust settles, they will reflect on a pretty good day. Marcus Rashford on the talismanic side of immense, and there were plenty of signs that United are going in the right direction. In this case, admittedly, that means moving from 14th to 13th in the league, but beggars, choosers and all that. There was VAR controversy, inevitably, and a soupçon of needle. United look deflated because of the late equaliser. When the dust settles, they will reflect on a pretty good day. Marcus Rashford on the talismanic side of immense, and there were plenty of signs that United are going in the right direction. In this case, admittedly, that means moving from 14th to 13th in the league, but fourth place is still a realistic ambition.
Peep peep!Peep peep!
No penalty! A cross from the right hit Fred on the shoulder, and they are still looking at it. It’s been cleared, but Liverpool have a corner.No penalty! A cross from the right hit Fred on the shoulder, and they are still looking at it. It’s been cleared, but Liverpool have a corner.
90+6 min: VAR check for a Liverpool penalty!90+6 min: VAR check for a Liverpool penalty!
90+5 min Oxlade-Chamberlain overhits a fairly straightforward crossfield pass to Alexander-Arnold, who would have been in on the right side of the area.90+5 min Oxlade-Chamberlain overhits a fairly straightforward crossfield pass to Alexander-Arnold, who would have been in on the right side of the area.
90+4 min Brandon Williams replaces Andreas Pereira for United.90+4 min Brandon Williams replaces Andreas Pereira for United.
90+3 min Pereira’s corner is headed clear by Matip.90+3 min Pereira’s corner is headed clear by Matip.
90+3 min Now James wins a corner for United on the counter-attack. As much as it anything, it will buy them a bit of time.90+3 min Now James wins a corner for United on the counter-attack. As much as it anything, it will buy them a bit of time.
90+1 min Oxlade-Chamberlain, 25 yards from goal, cracks a superb daisy-cutter with his left foot that beats de Gea and goes this far wide of the post.90+1 min Oxlade-Chamberlain, 25 yards from goal, cracks a superb daisy-cutter with his left foot that beats de Gea and goes this far wide of the post.
90 min United are out on their feet. There will be five minutes of added time.90 min United are out on their feet. There will be five minutes of added time.
89 min If Liverpool win this, it will empower them beyond belief for the rest of the season. They have a bit of a swagger on for the first time all day.89 min If Liverpool win this, it will empower them beyond belief for the rest of the season. They have a bit of a swagger on for the first time all day.
88 min A poor header from Lindelof goes straight to Alexander-Arnold, who swishes the bouncing ball just over the bar from the right side of the area. De Gea had it covered.88 min A poor header from Lindelof goes straight to Alexander-Arnold, who swishes the bouncing ball just over the bar from the right side of the area. De Gea had it covered.
87 min Liverpool have a great chance to nick this, because the place has gone really flat and United look tired.87 min Liverpool have a great chance to nick this, because the place has gone really flat and United look tired.
It was made by Robertson on the left. His low cross, not his best actually, was missed by Lindelof at the near post and ran through to Lallana, who tapped into an open net from four yards. Liverpool could yet make it 18 wins in a row!It was made by Robertson on the left. His low cross, not his best actually, was missed by Lindelof at the near post and ran through to Lallana, who tapped into an open net from four yards. Liverpool could yet make it 18 wins in a row!
Adam Lallana has equalised for Liverpool!Adam Lallana has equalised for Liverpool!
84 min The first Manchester United change: Anthony Martial replaces Marcus Rashford, who has been immense.84 min The first Manchester United change: Anthony Martial replaces Marcus Rashford, who has been immense.
83 min James charges down the left, ignores a rugby tackle from Matip and flashes a low ball across the face of goal. It’s recycled by Wan-Bissaka and then Fred, who whistles a left-footed shot just wide of the far post. I think Alisson had it covered.83 min James charges down the left, ignores a rugby tackle from Matip and flashes a low ball across the face of goal. It’s recycled by Wan-Bissaka and then Fred, who whistles a left-footed shot just wide of the far post. I think Alisson had it covered.
82 min Liverpool make their final change: Naby Keita for Gini Wijnaldum.82 min Liverpool make their final change: Naby Keita for Gini Wijnaldum.
81 min United have now moved to a 5-4-1 formation, with James on the left wing. I’m surprised Martial hasn’t come on, although I don’t suppose you can take Rashford off when he’s playing like this.81 min United have now moved to a 5-4-1 formation, with James on the left wing. I’m surprised Martial hasn’t come on, although I don’t suppose you can take Rashford off when he’s playing like this.
80 min “These two pub sides are giving it their all,” says Kevin Porter. “When does the Premier League match start?”80 min “These two pub sides are giving it their all,” says Kevin Porter. “When does the Premier League match start?”
79 min Oxlade-Chamberlain drifts out of play to huge cheers. Liverpool’s pass selection has been weirdly poor for most of the match.79 min Oxlade-Chamberlain drifts out of play to huge cheers. Liverpool’s pass selection has been weirdly poor for most of the match.
78 min “Fred and Pereira have been wonderful today,” says Manasvin. “an underrated part of what Pereira has done is the way he’s locked Fabinho up. You expect Fab to usually be heavily involved in Liverpool’s first stage build-up but he’s been closed off very well today. Props to Fred for covering spaces in midfield properly as well, he’s ensured that Wijnaldum doesn’t have the chance to twist and turn his way out like he did in the initial stages.”78 min “Fred and Pereira have been wonderful today,” says Manasvin. “an underrated part of what Pereira has done is the way he’s locked Fabinho up. You expect Fab to usually be heavily involved in Liverpool’s first stage build-up but he’s been closed off very well today. Props to Fred for covering spaces in midfield properly as well, he’s ensured that Wijnaldum doesn’t have the chance to twist and turn his way out like he did in the initial stages.”
Agreed, especially about Pereira and Fabinho, who is such an underrated influence on Liverpool’s play.Agreed, especially about Pereira and Fabinho, who is such an underrated influence on Liverpool’s play.
77 min Young is lucky not to be booked for a late tackle on Lallana, a point Virgil van Dijk makes in his ear before play restarts.77 min Young is lucky not to be booked for a late tackle on Lallana, a point Virgil van Dijk makes in his ear before play restarts.
75 min Liverpool have completely dominated possession in the second half, yet I don’t think de Gea has had a save to make. It’s been a very strange game.75 min Liverpool have completely dominated possession in the second half, yet I don’t think de Gea has had a save to make. It’s been a very strange game.
73 min If it stays like this, and that’s an appreciable if, it’ll complete a very, very good day for Manchester United.73 min If it stays like this, and that’s an appreciable if, it’ll complete a very, very good day for Manchester United.
Katie Zelem and Jess Sigsworth fire Manchester United to cup win over CityKatie Zelem and Jess Sigsworth fire Manchester United to cup win over City
72 min Fred, on the left side of the box, slashes a half-volley well wide from 15 yards. It was a nice move from United involving Pereira, Rashford, Young and then Pereira again.72 min Fred, on the left side of the box, slashes a half-volley well wide from 15 yards. It was a nice move from United involving Pereira, Rashford, Young and then Pereira again.
71 min Adam Lallana replaces Jordan Henderson. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on Sky are slating Liverpool’s performance, with Carragher suggesting there might be a “mental block” about playing at Old Trafford.71 min Adam Lallana replaces Jordan Henderson. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on Sky are slating Liverpool’s performance, with Carragher suggesting there might be a “mental block” about playing at Old Trafford.
71 min “He’s only gone and done it, hasn’t he?” says Simon McMahon. “Andy Murray won! He bloomin’ well won! A set and a break down, and he still won. He’s crying, I’m crying. He only had one hip nine months ago. Now he’s thanking his opponent and the crowd. I love him. No Hawkeye/VAR drama either. I still love it, but football has a lot to learn.”71 min “He’s only gone and done it, hasn’t he?” says Simon McMahon. “Andy Murray won! He bloomin’ well won! A set and a break down, and he still won. He’s crying, I’m crying. He only had one hip nine months ago. Now he’s thanking his opponent and the crowd. I love him. No Hawkeye/VAR drama either. I still love it, but football has a lot to learn.”
Ya dancer!Ya dancer!
70 min Fabinho is booked for a foul on the breaking James.70 min Fabinho is booked for a foul on the breaking James.
69 min Mo Salah is having a sensational game.69 min Mo Salah is having a sensational game.
67 min Rashford almost grabs a second on the break. Pereira found him on the left with a good crossfield pass, and he waited for James to make an off-the-ball run from centre to left. Rashford used James by not using him, cutting inside Matip before drilling a low shot just wide from 25 yards. Alisson had it covered but it was well struck.67 min Rashford almost grabs a second on the break. Pereira found him on the left with a good crossfield pass, and he waited for James to make an off-the-ball run from centre to left. Rashford used James by not using him, cutting inside Matip before drilling a low shot just wide from 25 yards. Alisson had it covered but it was well struck.
64 min Oxlade-Chamberlain drags a shot wide from 20 yards. It’s all Liverpool now, working the ball from side to side as they look for an opening. United, who started with such intensity, are starting to look slightly weary.64 min Oxlade-Chamberlain drags a shot wide from 20 yards. It’s all Liverpool now, working the ball from side to side as they look for an opening. United, who started with such intensity, are starting to look slightly weary.
63 min “I simply can’t believe you’re allowing your outrageous pro-United bias to show, even going as far as to report a 1-0 scoreline,” sniffs Matt Dony. “We all saw the build-up. It’s supposed to be a walk-over. Liverpool must be winning. Surely. #BakowskiIn.”63 min “I simply can’t believe you’re allowing your outrageous pro-United bias to show, even going as far as to report a 1-0 scoreline,” sniffs Matt Dony. “We all saw the build-up. It’s supposed to be a walk-over. Liverpool must be winning. Surely. #BakowskiIn.”
62 min That tactical change from Solskjaer was a switch from 3-4-1-2 to 3-5-2, with Pereira moving a bit deeper. It’s been an interesting game tactically.62 min That tactical change from Solskjaer was a switch from 3-4-1-2 to 3-5-2, with Pereira moving a bit deeper. It’s been an interesting game tactically.
61 min For the first time in the match, Liverpool are being allowed more time on the ball in deeper positions. Robertson’s low cross goes right across the face of goal before being cleared by Young. United can’t get out, and it might soon be time for Anthony Martial.61 min For the first time in the match, Liverpool are being allowed more time on the ball in deeper positions. Robertson’s low cross goes right across the face of goal before being cleared by Young. United can’t get out, and it might soon be time for Anthony Martial.
60 min Liverpool bring on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Divock Origi. That looks like a switch to 4-4-2, with Oxlade-Chamberlain left and Mane and Firmino up front. James is okay to continue.60 min Liverpool bring on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Divock Origi. That looks like a switch to 4-4-2, with Oxlade-Chamberlain left and Mane and Firmino up front. James is okay to continue.
59 min James is having a concussion test. The break in play allows Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the chance to give some tactical advice to Rashford.59 min James is having a concussion test. The break in play allows Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the chance to give some tactical advice to Rashford.
57 min James is down again, having been whacked by Fabinho, but Liverpool play on. After about 40 seconds, Matip kicks the ball out of play and gets a minor rollocking from Jordan Henderson.57 min James is down again, having been whacked by Fabinho, but Liverpool play on. After about 40 seconds, Matip kicks the ball out of play and gets a minor rollocking from Jordan Henderson.
56 min This is a good spell for Liverpool, their best of the match. Origi loses McTominay and hits a fierce shot that is blocked by Rojo. United have struggled to get out in the last few minutes.56 min This is a good spell for Liverpool, their best of the match. Origi loses McTominay and hits a fierce shot that is blocked by Rojo. United have struggled to get out in the last few minutes.
52 min Liverpool look slightly better since half-time, though it is still a very scruffy game. That suits United. Rashford, after a listless start, is having a minor stormer.52 min Liverpool look slightly better since half-time, though it is still a very scruffy game. That suits United. Rashford, after a listless start, is having a minor stormer.
51 min “I had a friend once who ‘died in the wool’,” says Mac Millings. “Heart attack while mid-intim [that’ll do – Smyth].”51 min “I had a friend once who ‘died in the wool’,” says Mac Millings. “Heart attack while mid-intim [that’ll do – Smyth].”
50 min James is flattened by a firm but fair tackle from van Dijk. He looks really groggy, although it’s not a head injury this time; he’s been winded.50 min James is flattened by a firm but fair tackle from van Dijk. He looks really groggy, although it’s not a head injury this time; he’s been winded.
49 min “In old money Mane’s goal would have stood,” says Niall Mullen. “In new money it was correctly disallowed. I hate new money.”49 min “In old money Mane’s goal would have stood,” says Niall Mullen. “In new money it was correctly disallowed. I hate new money.”
48 min Liverpool have switched to a 4-2-3-1: Henderson right, Mane left and Firmino behind Origi.48 min Liverpool have switched to a 4-2-3-1: Henderson right, Mane left and Firmino behind Origi.
47 min Henderson’s grossly overhit cross is retrieved by the absurd Robertson, who keeps the ball in play Steve McMahon-style - okay, not quite as spectacularly as that - and then whips in a very good cross that is headed away.47 min Henderson’s grossly overhit cross is retrieved by the absurd Robertson, who keeps the ball in play Steve McMahon-style - okay, not quite as spectacularly as that - and then whips in a very good cross that is headed away.