Round 35 ·
Updated:
Full Time
3 – 2
Half Time
2 – 0
Full Time
3 – 2
Goal Scorers
Ball Possession
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Shots Off Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This had been a pressure test with real momentum at stake, and Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool had shifted the short-term mood around both clubs. For United, the result had rewarded composure under strain and lifted confidence after a tense contest. For Liverpool, the narrow defeat had underlined how quickly control had slipped away once the game turned on fine details.
United had led 2-0 at half-time and had used that platform with greater control in the key transitions. Michael Carrick’s side, set up in a 4-2-3-1, had managed the game-state well when Liverpool pushed higher after the interval. That approach had not been flawless, but it had been disciplined: the spacing between midfield and defence had stayed compact enough to absorb pressure, then spring forward when openings appeared. Arne Slot’s 4-4-2 had produced periods of possession, yet Liverpool had looked in need of sharper in-game adjustments once the match shifted against them.
The one-goal margin told the story of a tight contest decided by finishing and game management. United had created the better early chances and had been more decisive in the final third, while Liverpool had paid for small lapses at both ends of the pitch. In matches of this quality, one moment often changed the tone, and here the balance had come down to how each side handled pressure after the break rather than to one single phase of play.
Two substitutions had shaped the second-half dynamics and had helped change the tempo of the contest. United had found fresh energy at the right moments, which had supported their pressing and improved their transitions when Liverpool were forced to commit more men forward. Liverpool, by contrast, had improved their territory but had still struggled to turn possession into enough clean chances. The game had remained open, but Carrick had judged the flow more effectively, while Slot had been left with too much recovery work after the momentum had turned.
United had taken a valuable step forward, while Liverpool had been left with clear tactical questions to answer next.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
With pressure rising on both benches, this will feel like a test of character as much as a Premier League contest. For readers in Andorra, where top-flight English football is followed closely and often through the lens of form, intensity and decisive moments, Manchester United vs Liverpool would arrive with momentum and reputation on the line. The match should reward the side that controls its emotions as well as its transitions.
The central storyline will be clear: pressure will sit on Manchester United to show defensive discipline, while Liverpool will look to turn control phases into sustained territory and chances created. Without advanced metrics, the picture will be read through chance quality, pressing success and how each team handles the first and second balls. In a game framed by pressure, the margins around set pieces and defensive recoveries could become unusually important.
Michael Carrick will be judged on how well Manchester United balance pressing with rest-defense organisation. In a 4-2-3-1 shape, they could try to protect the middle, compress Liverpool’s build-up and then break quickly when possession turns over. But if the pressing line becomes too aggressive without cover behind it, Liverpool may find space between the lines and in the wider channels. That balance will matter throughout the 90 minutes, especially if United are forced to chase the match.
Arne Slot, working from a 4-4-2 structure, will likely look for Liverpool to stay compact without the ball and then accelerate through fast transitions. If the game remains level after the first hour, his bench timing could become decisive. Fresh legs may shift the rhythm, especially if the match starts to open up and the tempo rises. Liverpool’s ability to manage the middle phase of the contest could decide whether they leave with control or are dragged into a more chaotic exchange.
If the match stays tight, the side that keeps its structure under pressure and makes the sharper decisions in transition will likely decide it.
Diogo Dalot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dangerous challenge by Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. Ryan Gravenberch on the receiving end of that.
Liverpool with an attacking substitution here.
Ibrahima Konate is leaving the field to be replaced by Federico Chiesa in a tactical substitution.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Matheus Cunha is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Virgil van Dijk successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kobbie Mainoo is blocked
Cody Gakpo is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
Cody Gakpo is penalised for pushing Casemiro
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rio Ngumoha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Cody Gakpo as he directs a shot on target, but Senne Lammens saves it
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Freddie Woodman as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Manchester United
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Bruno Fernandes commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Manchester United start a counter attack
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United trips Dominik Szoboszlai
Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Amad relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 43%, Liverpool: 57%.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
A great goal by Kobbie Mainoo
The cross by Luke Shaw from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
G O O O A A A L - Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United scores from outside the box with the right foot!
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Curtis Jones pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
Ball possession: Manchester United: 42%, Liverpool: 58%.
Curtis Jones is penalised for pushing Matheus Cunha
Bryan Mbeumo is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Dorgu in a tactical substitution.
Jeremie Frimpong is leaving the field to be replaced by Rio Ngumoha in a tactical substitution.
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United trips Florian Wirtz
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Casemiro sends a header towards goal, but Freddie Woodman is there to comfortably save it
The referee signals a free kick as Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool trips Bruno Fernandes
Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 41%, Liverpool: 59%.
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diogo Dalot wins an air challenge against Cody Gakpo
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Matheus Cunha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Virgil van Dijk sends a header towards goal, but Senne Lammens is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The cross by Cody Gakpo from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Manchester United
The referee signals a free kick as Matheus Cunha from Manchester United trips Ryan Gravenberch
The referee signals a free kick as Matheus Cunha from Manchester United trips Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 42%, Liverpool: 58%.
Bryan Mbeumo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Milos Kerkez relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Casemiro from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk sends a header towards goal, but Senne Lammens is there to comfortably save it
A shot by Cody Gakpo is blocked
Milos Kerkez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Harry Maguire successfully blocks the shot
Liverpool start a counter attack
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Milos Kerkez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester United: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andrew Robertson is leaving the field to be replaced by Milos Kerkez in a tactical substitution.
Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Liverpool start a counter attack
Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cody Gakpo managed to score from an easy position.
Alexis Mac Allister made the key pass for the goal!
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Senne Lammens with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
With that goal, Liverpool equalised. Game on!
Dominik Szoboszlai provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Cody Gakpo scores with the right foot!
Dominik Szoboszlai creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Manchester United
Florian Wirtz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Oooh... that was a sitter! Bryan Mbeumo should have scored from that position
POST! So nearly a goal by Bryan Mbeumo but his finish hits the post!
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Luke Shaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Liverpool
Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Bryan Mbeumo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kobbie Mainoo is penalised for pushing Jeremie Frimpong
Ball possession: Manchester United: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
Goal kick for Manchester United
The referee signals a free kick as Luke Shaw from Manchester United trips Jeremie Frimpong
Luke Shaw commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Amad with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Liverpool start a counter attack
Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Liverpool
G O O O O O A A L - Dominik Szoboszlai finds the net with the left foot!
Harry Maguire wins an air challenge against Cody Gakpo
A chance presents itself to Harry Maguire from Manchester United but his header goes wide
Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
Ibrahima Konate successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bryan Mbeumo is blocked
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
The second half is underway
Benjamin Sesko is leaving the field to be replaced by Amad in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Manchester United has been the better team in this half
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Benjamin Sesko is penalised for pushing Alexis Mac Allister
Casemiro from Manchester United is ruled offside
Virgil van Dijk successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bryan Mbeumo is blocked
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
A shot by Ryan Gravenberch is blocked
Florian Wirtz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Safe hands from Freddie Woodman as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Manchester United: 39%, Liverpool: 61%.
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Dominik Szoboszlai is penalised for pushing Ayden Heaven
Ibrahima Konate successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Matheus Cunha is blocked
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Liverpool
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Safe hands from Senne Lammens as he comes out and claims the ball
The cross by Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United trips Cody Gakpo
Ball possession: Manchester United: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
Benjamin Sesko wins an air challenge against Ibrahima Konate
Jeremie Frimpong is penalised for pushing Luke Shaw
Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool is ruled offside
Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United is ruled offside
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Harry Maguire makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Luke Shaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Manchester United: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matheus Cunha from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ibrahima Konate
Goal kick for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexis Mac Allister is penalised for pushing Kobbie Mainoo
Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool trips Ayden Heaven
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 39%, Liverpool: 61%.
Dominik Szoboszlai is penalised for pushing Casemiro
Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Manchester United
Cody Gakpo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Liverpool
The cross by Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Casemiro from Manchester United trips Curtis Jones
Safe hands from Freddie Woodman as he comes out and claims the ball
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 39%, Liverpool: 61%.
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Manchester United
Cody Gakpo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Freddie Woodman as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Liverpool
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diogo Dalot wins an air challenge against Cody Gakpo
The cross by Florian Wirtz from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 55%, Liverpool: 45%.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Manchester United stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Manchester United.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 55%, Liverpool: 45%.
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
GOAL! It's an easy finish as Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United taps the ball into an open goal with the right foot!
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Benjamin Sesko as he directs a shot on target, but Freddie Woodman saves it
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dominik Szoboszlai makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luke Shaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dominik Szoboszlai is penalised for pushing Kobbie Mainoo
Cody Gakpo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cody Gakpo wins an air challenge against Matheus Cunha
Goal kick for Manchester United
Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Benjamin Sesko
Ball possession: Manchester United: 66%, Liverpool: 34%.
Ayden Heaven from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
G O O O O O A A L - Matheus Cunha finds the net with the left foot!
A shot by Benjamin Sesko is blocked
A shot by Matheus Cunha is blocked
Bryan Mbeumo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Gravenberch successfully blocks the shot
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Florian Wirtz hand-balls
Florian Wirtz controls the ball with his hand
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Liverpool: 40%.
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United is ruled offside
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Premier League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | |
| 3 |
Manchester United
Home
|
38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | |
| 5 |
Liverpool
Away
|
38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 |
Status
Finished
Minute
0'
Winner
Manchester United
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