Liverpool vs Manchester United, 2019-20 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueLiverpool beat Man United with Van Dijk, Salah goals to open up 16-point lead at top
Liverpool have opened up a 16-point gap at the top of the Premier League after beating Manchester United 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Sadio Mané (Liverpool).
- 3': Fred (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 8': Foul by Nemanja Matic (Manchester United).
- 8': Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 8': Nemanja Matic (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 8': Attempt missed. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 11': Offside, Manchester United. Anthony Martial tries a through ball, but Andreas Pereira is caught offside.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 14': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Brandon Williams.
- 14': Goal! Liverpool 1, Manchester United 0. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold with a cross following a corner.
- 17': Foul by Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
- 17': Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 18': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Harry Maguire.
- 22': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 24': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Luke Shaw.
- 24': Attempt missed. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 24': David de Gea (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
- 25': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 25': David de Gea (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card.
- 25': VAR Decision: No Goal Liverpool 1-0 Manchester United.
- 27': Attempt missed. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.
- 28': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 32': Foul by Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
- 32': Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Offside, Liverpool. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain tries a through ball, but Georginio Wijnaldum is caught offside.
- 38': Foul by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool).
- 38': Fred (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Luke Shaw (Manchester United).
- 39': Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Attempt missed. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Fred.
- 41': Attempt missed. Andreas Pereira (Manchester United) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 41': Anthony Martial (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 41': Foul by Joseph Gomez (Liverpool).
- 44': Attempt saved. Andreas Pereira (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 45': Attempt saved. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.
- 45': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by David de Gea.
- 45'+1': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Fred.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Liverpool 1, Manchester United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Liverpool 1, Manchester United 0.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.
- 47': Offside, Liverpool. Andrew Robertson tries a through ball, but Sadio Mané is caught offside.
- 47': Attempt missed. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Andrew Robertson with a cross.
- 48': Attempt missed. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Roberto Firmino.
- 49': Attempt saved. Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Roberto Firmino.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sadio Mané.
- 51': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Luke Shaw.
- 52': Attempt saved. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Roberto Firmino.
- 53': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Luke Shaw.
- 54': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Harry Maguire.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Henderson.
- 57': Attempt missed. Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a fast break.
- 58': Foul by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United).
- 58': Sadio Mané (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Attempt missed. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Andreas Pereira.
- 60': Foul by Nemanja Matic (Manchester United).
- 60': Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Sadio Mané (Liverpool).
- 60': Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Attempt missed. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Georginio Wijnaldum following a fast break.
- 65': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 65': Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Substitution, Liverpool. Adam Lallana replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
- 67': Attempt saved. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fred.
- 67': Attempt saved. Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 67': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Alisson.
- 68': Offside, Manchester United. Andreas Pereira tries a through ball, but Fred is caught offside.
- 69': Foul by Nemanja Matic (Manchester United).
- 69': Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Luke Shaw (Manchester United).
- 72': Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Luke Shaw (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Substitution, Manchester United. Juan Mata replaces Andreas Pereira.
- 74': Substitution, Manchester United. Mason Greenwood replaces Brandon Williams.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sadio Mané.
- 81': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Andrew Robertson.
- 82': Offside, Manchester United. Aaron Wan-Bissaka tries a through ball, but Mason Greenwood is caught offside.
- 83': Substitution, Liverpool. Fabinho replaces Sadio Mané.
- 83': Substitution, Liverpool. Divock Origi replaces Roberto Firmino.
- 83': Adam Lallana (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Foul by Nemanja Matic (Manchester United).
- 86': Foul by Adam Lallana (Liverpool).
- 86': Luke Shaw (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 87': Substitution, Manchester United. Diogo Dalot replaces Luke Shaw because of an injury.
- 88': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
- 89': Foul by Adam Lallana (Liverpool).
- 89': Juan Mata (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 89': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Virgil van Dijk.
- 90'+2': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Jordan Henderson.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Juan Mata (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 90'+3': Goal! Liverpool 2, Manchester United 0. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alisson following a fast break.
- 90'+4': Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Liverpool 2, Manchester United 0.
- 0': Match ends, Liverpool 2, Manchester United 0.
Statistics
MAN |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 7 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 11 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 46.8 | Possession | 53.2 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 360 | Accurate Passes | 403 |
| 455 | Passes | 509 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 18 | Crosses | 28 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 37 | Long Balls | 62 |
| 10 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 16 | Tackles | 22 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 34 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 34 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Anfield
Location: Liverpool, England
Attendance: 52,916
Venue: Anfield
Location: Liverpool, England
Attendance: 52,916
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Liverpool (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alisson Becker (GK) |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk |
| 12 | Joe Gomez |
| 26 | Andy Robertson |
| 66 | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson |
| 5 | Georginio Wijnaldum |
| 15 | Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain |
| 9 | Roberto Firmino |
| 10 | Sadio Mané |
| 11 | Mohamed Salah |
Manchester United (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David de Gea (GK) |
| 5 | Harry Maguire |
| 23 | Luke Shaw |
| 2 | Victor Lindelöf |
| 31 | Nemanja Matic |
| 17 | Fred |
| 15 | Andreas Pereira |
| 53 | Brandon Williams |
| 29 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| 9 | Anthony Martial |
| 21 | Daniel James |
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