It was an emotional, action-packed encounter and while neither side got on the scoresheet, it was enthralling from start to finish.
Erik ten Hag's team came into the match in need of a positive result, following disappointing defeats to Bournemouth and Bayern Munich within the last seven days, and it will very much feel like a point gained on an afternoon when United showed fight, energy, and passion against our bitter rivals.
Read on, as we reflect on some of the key areas that stood out during the clash on Merseyside...
RESILIENT REDS
The memory of last season's 7-0 defeat at Anfield was looming when the game began, but this defensive display from Ten Hag's team deserved applause.