Liverpool and Manchester United played out a dreary goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams left with a point, but neither demonstrated merit in a historic derby that typically commands attention but lacked entertainment this weekend. Diogo Dalot’s red card in stoppage time came too late for Liverpool to take advantage, and there was little evidence to suggest the hosts had the poise to capitalize on United’s lack of discipline.
The draw positioned Liverpool in second place, trailing new leaders Arsenal by one point, while United surprisingly found themselves in seventh.
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Game Recap:
In front of Anfield’s largest crowd since 1963, Liverpool began the game with an intense red blur. However, Manchester United weathered the early storm, and the 57,000 spectators on Merseyside were oddly subdued for much of the first half.
The action rarely ventured toward Alisson’s goal in the first 45 minutes, remaining predominantly inside United’s half. Despite their dominance, the hosts squandered opportunities with a series of misguided decisions.
United, too, contributed to the lackluster spectacle, with Erik ten Hag’s side having fewer opportunities in possession to display their shortcomings.
It took both teams more than three-quarters of the match to avoid errors long enough to create a clear goal-scoring chance. United initiated the move, but Rasmus Hojlund’s shot went straight into Alisson’s chest. Having attempted only two passes in the first hour, Hojlund could be forgiven for needing time to readjust to the feel of the ball.
Amid this low-energy affair, Liverpool exploited United from a quick throw-in. Luis Diaz’s shot was blocked by three visiting players, but Darwin Nunez inexplicably let the ball roll out of play while appealing for a nonexistent foul, despite an open goal.
Dalot embodied the frustration of every spectator enduring such a lackluster match. A needlessly forceful outburst in stoppage time resulted in two quick yellow cards, providing a fitting end to a dismal contest.