The most intense rivalry in English football sees Liverpool comfortably return to the top of the Premier League through two second-half deflections from Anfield’s new super-sub, Xherdan Shaqiri. Despite Jose Mourinho's pre-match comments on Jürgen Klopp's side, the Reds seemed unphased by any challenge as the supporters made their presence known.
Liverpool quickly responded as they took an early lead courtesy of a well played goal by Sadio Mané. However, goalkeeper Alisson’s unsteady hands let Manchester United's Jesse Lingard steal a brace for an equaliser that changed the complexion of the game. At 1-1 there was a considerable period when Liverpool looked short of ideas.
An adventurous move from Klopp, replacing Naby Keïta with Shaqiri in the 70th minute left people with open arms. The substitute scored twice within 10 minutes, which left Mourinho spending the remainder of the game listening to the crowd’s prodding chants. Manchester United legends Ed Woodward, Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Alex Ferguson were caught in dismay, glaring from the stands.
While it is the worst points total for Manchester United at this stage of a season for 26 years, Liverpool steal the spotlight of tonight's performance as they set a Premier League all-time record of attempts on goal. An impressive 36 shots on target were recorded which left specatators confident that the Reds will secure the three points.
After the match, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had only praise for his side's near-perfect performance. He also commented on his new super-sub's stellar performance.
I played against a Liverpool side who was a European champion, and I don’t know if this one is better or not I know the another one was European champion and this one won nothing. So I think I have to respect the ones that did it.
Liverpool quickly responded as they took an early lead courtesy of a well played goal by Sadio Mané. However, goalkeeper Alisson’s unsteady hands let Manchester United's Jesse Lingard steal a brace for an equaliser that changed the complexion of the game. At 1-1 there was a considerable period when Liverpool looked short of ideas.
An adventurous move from Klopp, replacing Naby Keïta with Shaqiri in the 70th minute left people with open arms. The substitute scored twice within 10 minutes, which left Mourinho spending the remainder of the game listening to the crowd’s prodding chants. Manchester United legends Ed Woodward, Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Alex Ferguson were caught in dismay, glaring from the stands.
While it is the worst points total for Manchester United at this stage of a season for 26 years, Liverpool steal the spotlight of tonight's performance as they set a Premier League all-time record of attempts on goal. An impressive 36 shots on target were recorded which left specatators confident that the Reds will secure the three points.
After the match, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had only praise for his side's near-perfect performance. He also commented on his new super-sub's stellar performance.
You need a bit of luck, what we needed for both goals with the deflections, but bringing the situations, having these moments, that was football, huh?Shaqiri believes his side can maintain their challenge at the summit if they continue to produce the character and quality on show against United.
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