Supersub Adam Lallana rescued a point for Liverpool at Old Trafford after Marcus Rashford’s goal appeared to have won it for Manchester United amid VAR controversy. We look at the three things we learned from United’s draw against Liverpool.
Liverpool are not going to accept a defeat
Liverpool lost only one game all season last season that coming against eventual champions Machester City. The Reds did well to snatch draws against Chelsea, Tottenham, and Everton last season when they were facing defeat.
The home team looked relatively comfortable and there was no particular anxiety around the stadium. There was no siege from the enemy.
Nevertheless, a goal did come and this time there was no doubt about it. Liverpool built play through the centre and out to the left and when Robertson’s low cross was all but ignored by the United back three, u, a substitute, slammed it in from an unmarked position six yards from goal.
Liverpool are still unbeaten in the Premier League this season and it will take some doing for any team to beat them
Liverpool do not pose the same threat when they have Origi playing upfront
There were plenty of eyebrows raised when Liverpool extended Divovk Origi’s contract at the start of the season with plenty of fans calling Liverpool to add stronger depth to Liverpool’s attack.
Liverpool simply hadn’t been good enough in the first half against United. They lacked their usual intensity and certainly missed Mo Salah, who missed the game through injury.
Many experts believe that Liverpool’s level drops massively when one of the front three of Mane, Firmino and Salah miss out and that was evident to see against United on Sunday.
Liverpool can replicate Arsenal’s invincibles
A win would have seen them draw level with Manchester City’s record of 18 straight Premier League victories.
Their remarkable winning run – dating back to last season – has finally come to an end.
They may not be able to equal Manchester City’s record but still have a chance of equaling Arsenal’s record of remaining unbeaten in the entire Premier League season.
Liverpool’s toughest test will be when they face Manchester City at the Etihad, a fixture that proved to be their undoing last season.
