After being dominated for the majority of the game, Manchester United found a way to steal all three points at Anfield.
Henderson, Lallana and Firmino created the best chances for the Reds in both halves, but failed to find the net despite their best efforts.
United keeper David De Gea will receive most of the credit, the man between the sticks played brilliantly for the Red Devils, denying Liverpool on multiple occasions.
Against the run of play, Manchester won a corner and Fellaini found the crossbar, however Liverpool’s luck would run out there as Wayne Rooney smashed the ball into the back of the net to give United the lead.
Liverpool pushed and pushed, bu they could not find the net.
The final score at Anfield, Liverpool 0, Manchester United 1.
Liverpool will be looking to continue their climb towards the top four of the Premier League table when they host Manchester United at Anfield. Join The Roar from 1:05am AEDT for live scores and commentary of this fixture.
After a thrilling 3-all draw against then-top-of-the-table Arsenal at home in their last fixture, Jorgen Klopp’s Liverpool side will be confident against a Manchester United side that has fallen well below expectation this season.
Roberto Firmino gave the Reds the lead twice in the first half, however in the end Liverpool were forced to fight for a draw as Joe Allen saved the day for Jorgen Klopp and salvaged a point in the dying moments of the game.
Coming off two hard-fought draws, and booked to play another eight games this month alone, Liverpool will be keen for a big result against a big side.
Sixth on the Premier League table, Manchester United know a win is vital to bring them closer to the top four.
The Red Devils are also coming off a thrilling 3-all draw in their last fixture, where they faced Newcastle United away from home at St. James’ Park.
Louis van Gaal’s men gave up a 2-nil lead and a 3-2 lead as Paul Dummett snatched three points away from Manchester United in the 90th minute, forcing the sides to share the spoils.
Despite the poor result in the end, the Red Devils will enter Anfield confident, as they have managed to defeat Liverpool away from home 11 times, more than any other club.
The last time these two sides played was in September last year. The Red Devils ran over the Reds in spectacular fashion with Daley Blind, Ander Herrera and Anthony Martial all finding the net in the second half to give Manchester United the 3-1 win.
Both sides need a win, and are coming off games with lots of goals. If both teams can stay on target, it should be another thrilling contest.
Prediction: Liverpool 2 – 2 Manchester United
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FULL TIME: Liverpool 0 - 1 Manchester United After being dominated for the majority of the game, Manchester United found a way to steal all three points at Anfield. Henderson, Lallana and Firmino created the best chances for the Reds in both halves, but failed to find the net despite their best efforts. United keeper David De Gea will receive most of the credit, the man between the sticks played brilliantly for the Red Devils, denying Liverpool on multiple occasions. Against the run of play, Manchester won a corner and Fellaini found the crossbar, however Liverpool's luck would run out there as Wayne Rooney smashed the ball into the back of the net to give United the lead. Liverpool pushed and pushed, bu they could not find the net. The final score at Anfield, Liverpool 0, Manchester United 1
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90+4' - De Gea takes the free kick long, and the referee blows for full time. Manchester United somehow find a way to get three points. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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90+3' - Benteke gets the ball after a long free kick but he is found offside. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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90+2' - Liverpool looking to get the ball into the box via the air. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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90+1' - Liverpool with a great chance after Mata gives away a free kick due to hand ball. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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90' - Three minutes of time to be added on. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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90' - Jorgen Klopp has brought on Caulker. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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89' - Firmino could not get the ball in! Can did brilliantly to link up with Benteke before Firmino had the ball in front of goal, but De Gea stayed calm. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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87' - Ibe overruns the ball in the box, and it goes out for a goal kick. De Gea will hit this one as far away as he can. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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85' - Rooney looking for a shot from long range, but it would always be just that- a long shot. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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83' - Liverpool chipping away at United, they have been the better side, but United have gotten the goal. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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81' - Its a second sub for the Reds, as Christian Benteke comes on for Kolo Toure. Defender for Striker. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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80' - Against the run of play, United are 1-nil up. Can they hold on to the lead, or will they go down the path of Arsenal? LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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79' - Ibe came on for Lallana. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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79' - To confirm, Jordan Ibe did come on for Liverpool. LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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78' - GOAL MANCHESTER UNITED! Wayne Rooney has found the net! Fellaini's header found the post but Rooney was able to smash the ball into the net on the follow up! United lead! LIVERPOOL 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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De Gea in Beast Mode tonight!
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77' - Martial wins a corner for United, after his cross was blocked by Toure. LIVERPOOL 0 - 0 MANCHESTER UNITED
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76' - Fellaini gets himself yellow carded for a late foul on Henderson. Fellaini is not happy with it. LIVERPOOL 0 - 0 MANCHESTER UNITED