Sports 247 – With 2 goals, Rashford helped Man Utd keep all 3 points at Old Trafford against Liverpool.
Highlights: Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League Round 30)
Man Utd entered the game quite slowly, they actively let Liverpool have more control of the ball in the first minutes.
The surprise came in the 14th minute, Man Utd gradually regained the game and they had a goal to take a 1-0 lead.
The second half took place with a more attractive stance when Liverpool stepped up the attack to find an equalizer.
In the remaining minutes of play, Liverpool played much more excitedly after equalizing 1-2.
90+6′: Time’s up.
90+4′: DO NOT ENTER.
88′: A series of threatening shots in front of MU’s goal.
77′: Liverpool looks for opportunities through corner kicks.
66′: IN!
55′: Valencia let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area, but the referee missed it.
48′: No way.
46′: The second half begins
45′: The first half ends
43′: Liverpool is increasing the offensive pressure, but they are quite stuck against Man Utd’s defense.
38′: No entry.
29′: Firmino’s shot inside the penalty area was not enough to defeat goalkeeper De Gea.
24′: IN!
14′: IN!
10′: Liverpool’s attack lacks sharpness, so it has not created truly dangerous opportunities, while Man Utd is gradually regaining its position with quick counter-attacks.
5′: M.U seems to be giving Liverpool control of the ball, they let the opponent have 85% of the right to keep the ball in the last few minutes.
1′: The first half begins
Squad
MU: De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Young, McTominay, Matic, Mata, Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez.
Liverpool: Karius, Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Chamberlain, Milner, Can, Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Coach Jose Mourinho (M.U): “We only have the English derby in our minds right now.
Coach Juergen Klopp (Liverpool): `The last 3 times we met M.U, we played better than them but only had a draw.
Surrounding information
M.U won 7, lost 10/20 recent matches in Asia.
M.U’s last 9/13 matches had at most 2 goals/match.
Liverpool won 9, lost 8/20 recent matches in Asia.
Liverpool’s last 14/20 matches had at least 3 goals/match.
17/20 of Liverpool’s most recent matches had at least 1 goal in the first half.
18/20 of Liverpool’s most recent away matches had a similar scenario.
Force
– Man United: Missing Herrera, Blind, Fellaini, Jones (injured).
– Liverpool: Has the strongest squad.
Probable teams
Man Utd (4-3-3): De Gea;
Liverpool (4-3-3): Karius;