Liverpool’s pursuit of Chelsea on top of the Premier League log was slowed down at the Theatre of Dreams after a late goal saw them fail to pick up all 3 points, meaning the Reds are now yet to get a win in their last 4 games across all competitions.
Milner’s penalty had put the visitors ahead after Pogba handled the ball from a corner kick, but the goal wasn’t enough to help keep them stay within the touching distance of Chelsea, as they got pegged back just minutes to time via a Zlatan Ibrahimovic header.
Coutinho’s introduction had seemed to offer more hope while they were still a goal up, and the Brazilian indeed added life to their attack, but it wasn’t enough as Firmino and Wijnaldum failed to convert Liverpool’s best chances from open play.
As a result, the draw saw Klopp side slip down to 3rd place – behind Tottenham on goal difference and 7 points adrift Chelsea.
Here is how the Merseysiders fared as their Old Trafford jinx continued.
Mignolet
Was impressive to come off his line fastest to deny Zlatan 2 clear chances, while he also made a great save to keep out the Swede’s low strike from a free kick.
Rating: 7/10
Alexander-Arnold
Proved a capable right-back cover despite a shaky start and almost gifting United a goal.
He stood up well against Martial and Mkhitaryan for a larger chunk of the 2nd half.
Rating: 7/10
Lovren
Another error should have seen the Croatian cause a goal following a sloppy back pass, but Mignolet saved his blushes.
Was solid afterwards, though, and did make a lot of attacking contributions, forcing Pogba to panic and handle the ball at one point.
Rating: 7/10
Klavan
Deputized well in Matip’s absence and rarely gave Zlatan a breathing space for the majority of the game.
Rating: 7/10
Milner
Converted his 6th spot kick of the Premier League season, and constantly tried to create chances for the forwards everytime he attacked.
Rating: 8/10
Wijnaldum
Was presented with Liverpool’s 2 best and finest chances of the day only to blast one wide and hit the other one tamely.
Rating: 6/10
Henderson
Held the midfield together but was obviously lacking fitness as he couldn’t exert his influence much more on the game’s proceedings.
Rating: 7/10
Can
An impressive display from the German who constantly tried to make something happen with his supplies anytime he got the chance.
Rating: 7/10
Firmino
Could have done much more better with the few chances he had but was nevertheless always a threat to United’s backline anytime he burst forward, leaving Herrera with no choice than to have his shirt pulled in the game’s closing minutes.
Rating: 7/10
Origi
Failed to hold on to the ball well despite his reputation and didn’t prove a better choice than Sturridge with a below-par performance.
Rating: 5/10
Lallana
Always came close to making something happen with his occasional runs and helped keep Liverpool’s attack lively as Klopp chose to play him upfront.
Rating: 7/10
SUBSTITUTES
Coutinho
Almost was an inspired sub as Liverpool became more lethal whenever they launched an attack upon his introduction, but he was far from full fitness.
Rating: 6/10