Liverpool missed out on reclaiming top spot in the Premier League as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday — ending their perfect home record this season.
Juergen Klopp’s side had been knocked out of first place by Arsenal earlier on Sunday and would have recaptured a place at the summit with a victory but lacked their usual goal threat.
A United side shorn of confidence after a miserable week held on grimly for their point although they have now scored just once in their last eight visits to Liverpool.
The closest the hosts came to scoring was a Trent Alexander-Arnold shot that grazed the post, while Rasmus Højlund had United’s best chance.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was left frustrated his side couldn’t snatch a win after wasting their chances.
“If you see how we played the game, we had most of the ball and created some opportunities. There was only one team trying to win the game,” Van Dijk said on Sky Sports.
“We want to win every game of course and that is why it is frustrating. Sometimes we shot too easy and could have passed on the overlap. The right decision was sometimes lacking.
“We carry on of course but it is frustrating because we were superior in all aspects. In the end they are buzzing with a point and we are disappointed with a point.
“Obviously they are not in the best phase. Coming here you are wary of the threat we have. We should have won it today. We have to learn from certain situations and I know we will.
“Last year we didn’t come in with a good feeling towards the Manchester United game but we won the game convincingly, but last year doesn’t count now.”
The visitors finished with 10-men after Diogo Dalot was sent off in stoppage time for two yellow cards — both for dissent.
Scott McTominay, who captained United, was satisfied with a point in the end.
“For a start we have a number of injuries which doesn’t help the squad or help the rhythm of playing a regular team, but we knew it would be tough today,” McTominay said on Sky Sports.
“We had to stay calm and stick together and we had moments in the game where we had chances and could have hurt them.
“We’re disappointed we couldn’t make it more of a game and create more opportunities. The boys will be pleased not to lose but also definitely not happy we didn’t win.”
Second-placed Liverpool have 38 points from 17 matches with leaders Arsenal on 39, while United are seventh with 28.
