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We do believe in him into inside the dressing room.

“We really believe that he can give us many good things and we're going to support him and obviously, I would rather be myself in his position against Newcastle then be seeing one of my teammates getting that.”

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5th Jan 2025, 19:17By Jack Cunningham

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes that Liverpool should have beaten Man United at Anfield.

In the end, he watched his side 2-2, though they could have very easily lost or won the fixture.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, he said: "In the end, we feel a little bit relieved, but that isn't the story of the game.

"Over the course of the game, we created much more chances.

"If I look back at it tomorrow, I would have hoped for more.

"In the first 20/25 minutes, we had three very good chances, but we were playing against very good individuals.

"The game was played mostly in their half, but the last 15 minutes was so open.

For the first 75, it was clear we were more in control."

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5th Jan 2025, 19:09By Jack Cunningham

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was one of the only Reds players who hit his levels.

The Argentine set up Cody Gakpo's goal and turned in an excellent all-round performance.

However, he was disappointed with what Liverpool served up in their 2-2 draw against Man United.

Speaking to Sky Sports.

When you are winning 2-1 after 75 minutes, you have to defend better, and we didn't.

"It wasn't our best day, and that is why we didn't win."

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5th Jan 2025, 18:49By Jack Cunningham

Bruno Fernandes returned to the Man United starting XI this afternoon after his one-match suspension and delivered a captain's performance.

He set up the Lisandro Martinez goal and used the ball well throughout.

And after the match, he spoke to Sky Sports.

He said: "The position in the table says that we've lost too many points.

"Even today, we can't be happy with a draw because we needed the points more than they did.

"We could have won the game, but I think it's a fair result.

"I am pretty upset.

But we now need to look forward.

"I wasn't worried about today because I knew everyone would try their best, but I am more worried about Southampton."

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5th Jan 2025, 18:32By Jack Cunningham

That is the end, and what a match!

Liverpool and Man United have served up a classic at Anfield that could have gone either way, but the spoils are shared.

Ahead of this match, Man United were expected to be obliterated, but they produced the best performance of the Ruben Amorim era so far.

They were brave and bold from the start.

Lisandro Martinez slammed the Red Devils into the lead early in the second half before the home side turned it around.

Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah put Arne Slot's men into the lead, but Amad Diallo redeemed himself from a hilarious miss in the first half with a cool finish.

Both sides had chances to win it, including Harry Maguire at the end, but a draw is probably the right result.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:28By Jack Cunningham

OH WOW!

HOW HAS HE MISSED!

Man United get one final chance to win the game, but Harry Maguire misses!

Joshua Zirkzee pops up on the right and picks out the centre-back in the box.

The ball bounces as it reaches him, and he sticks it over the bar from ten yards.

That is surely that!

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5th Jan 2025, 18:21By Jack Cunningham

What a great end to the game!

Down one end, Man United take a short corner to Alejandro Garnacho.

He plays it into Bruno Fernandes who goes for goal, and Alisson Becker pushes it behind.

From the next corner, Amad Diallo has a volley blocked and Liverpool break.

Mohamed Salah picks out Darwin Nunez in the box, but Leny Yoro produces a sublime tackle.

It runs for Diogo Jota, and he rifles in a shot that Andre Onana beats away.

It comes for Conor Bradley, and he tries to beat Onana at the near post, but the goalkeeper just about stops him.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:14By Jack Cunningham

Trent Alexander-Arnold has endured a miserable afternoon, and he's coming off.

Both of Man United's goals have come down his side, while his passing has been off.

He has also been booked.

Conor Bradley is on for the closing stages.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:11By Jack Cunningham

WHAT A MOMENT!

Amad Diallo should have scored in the first half, but he's bagged in the second!

Again, it comes down the Liverpool right with Trent Alexander-Arnold nowhere to be seen.

Ibrahima Konate can't stop Diogo Dalot's cross, and he picks out Amad in the area.

The young winger keeps his composure and fires in a low strike that Alisson Becker gets nowhere near.

He has now scored at the Etihad and Anfield this season.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:08By Jack Cunningham

Darwin Nunez picks up his fifth yellow card of the season, meaning he won't be able to play against Nottingham Forest.

The striker looks directly at Matthijs de Ligt and backs into him, making sure he connects with his shoulder.

On another day, it could be a red, but the referee decides it is only worthy of a booking.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:00By Jack Cunningham

HE JUST SQUEEZES IT IN!

Mohamed Salah steps up and rifles his penalty into the bottom left corner.

Andre Onana dives the correct way and gets a hand to it.

But the power is too much, and he can't keep it out.

That is 13 goals in his last 11 appearances against Man United.

He is also now level for Premier League goals with Thierry Henry on 175.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:58By Jack Cunningham

And just like that, this game could be about to turn!

A cross comes in, and Matthijs de Ligt has his arm in the air.

The ball hits it, and Michael Oliver is sent to the screen to have a look.

It doesn't take long before he awards the spot kick.

Mohamed Salah to take...

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5th Jan 2025, 17:53By Jack Cunningham

Right, this could become a classic now because both teams are throwing everything at it.

Man United are being aggressive in throwing men forward, while Liverpool now have four forwards on the pitch.

Strap yourself in for a thrilling last 30 minutes.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:50By Jack Cunningham

HE'S IN THE FORM OF HIS LIFE!

Cody Gakpo has scored some massive goals this season, and potentially none as big as this!

Alexis Mac Allister pops up on the left and threads a pass through for the Dutchman.

He drives into the box and cuts inside.

Gakpo then unleashes a fantastic strike into the top corner.

After a quick VAR check, the goal stands.

Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez are also being introduced for Curtis Jones and Luis Diaz.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:43By Jack Cunningham

OOOOOFFFFFFFFFF!

WHAT A STRIKE!

Lisandro Martinez has rocketed Man United into the lead at Anfield to end a nine-hour goal drought away at the Reds.

It all starts with Trent Alexander-Arnold's poor clearance.

Martinez intercepts and plays a pass into Bruno Fernandes, he returns the ball to the Argentine.

He is at a difficult angle, but leathers a stunning strike in off the crossbar.

Martinez is the first Man United defender to score at Anfield since Rafael.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:39By Jack Cunningham

Another game, and another team trying to score directly from a corner against Man United.

This time, it's Alexis Mac Allister.

The Argentine steps up and delivers a wicked ball under the crossbar that Andre Onana just about deals with.

He punches it into Harry Maguire, and the Red Devils eventually scramble the ball away.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:35By Jack Cunningham

Right, we are back underway at Anfield.

No changes from either side, but Ruben Amorim will be the much happier of the two managers.

However, Arne Slot's team talks have proven to be successful since he replaced Jurgen Klopp, so expect the Reds to be better.

The question for Man United will be if they can be more clinical when they get chances.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:19By Jack Cunningham

So ends a fascinating first 45 minutes at Anfield.

Both sides have had chances, but Man United's performance has been much better than recent weeks.

The midfield is combative and mobile, while they've missed two golden opportunities through Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund.

The Reds have been a bit off it and unable to get Mohamed Salah into the match.

They've had two good chances through Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister, but neither man was able to take advantage.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:14By Jack Cunningham

That is a huge chance!

Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo do well to win possession from Curtis Jones.

They play the ball into Lisandro Martinez, and he curls a delightful pass over the top for Rasmus Hojlund.

The Dane is in on goal, with Alisson Becker undecided about whether to stay on his line or not.

That leaves the far side of the goal open for Hojlund, but he just slams his shot into Alisson's body.

Where was the guile?

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5th Jan 2025, 17:04By Jack Cunningham

Well, this is great to see.

Man United fans housed in the away end are singing Joshua Zirkzee's name as he warms up in front of them.

The Dutchman was hooked after 32 minutes against Newcastle United at Old Trafford, and the decision was cheered by some of the home fans.

It was a horrible moment for the forward, so it's brilliant that those Red Devils supporters at Anfield this afternoon are giving him support.

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5th Jan 2025, 17:00By Jack Cunningham

Ryan Gravenberch draws Kobbie Mainoo into a challenge in midfield and rolls him.

The Dutchman advances to the edge of the box and strikes with his right foot.

He sends a dipping effort just past the far post, with Andre Onana struggling to reach it had it been on target.

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5th Jan 2025, 16:52By Jack Cunningham

That is a golden opportunity for Amad Diallo!

Bruno Fernandes dinks a lovely ball past the offside trap for Diogo Dalot.

He looks up and sees Amad Diallo waiting in the area.

The delivery is spot on for the young winger, but he somehow gets past the ball and clears it.

If he made proper contact, that was 1-0 to Man United, but in the end, it's an excellent defensive header.

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5th Jan 2025, 16:48By Jack Cunningham

Good save Andre Onana!

Mohamed Salah drifts in from the right and lifts a delicate ball into the box.

Alexis Mac Allister has made a run from deep and watches the pass drop over his shoulder.

He connects with a decent volley that Onana does well to block for a corner.

The Man United number one then gathers the corner.

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5th Jan 2025, 16:46By Jack Cunningham

Very close to an opener!

Luis Diaz finds a pocket of space on the left and slips a delightful pass into Ryan Gravenberch.

The Dutchman sees his fellow countryman Cody Gakpo making a run in behind and slides him in.

Gakpo goes for goal with the outside of his boot and just sends his shot past the far post.

After a poor start from the hosts, they are starting to gain some control.

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