Marcus Rashford’s first-half double left the away team with a mountain to climb, which they threatened to achieve during a second period that they dominated.
But their pressure yielded only an Eric Bailly own goal and, despite their continual exertions, Jürgen Klopp’s side were unable to produce an equaliser.
The key points…
- Rashford slammed the home side ahead on 14 minutes
- United forward doubled lead midway through first half
- Bailly own goal gave Liverpool hope in second period
- Red Devils move five points ahead in league table
The team news…
The manager made five changes to his starting XI, with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk among those recalled for the showdown with Jose Mourinho’s men.