Jurgen Klopp's wait for a league victory over Manchester United stretched to four games as Liverpool were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Anfield.
In front of the new Kenny Dalglish Stand, Liverpool fought tirelessly for the victory, registering 18 shots to United's six, but a dogged defensive display, coupled with the brilliance of David de Gea kept the hosts at bay.
It means Liverpool, who have not tasted victory over their fierce rivals in the Premier League since March 2014, failed to cut the gap on United, who remain seven points clear of Klopp's side after stretching their unbeaten run to eight games.
Having won six and drawn one of their opening seven league games, United were the form side ahead of kick-off but it was Liverpool who posed the greater threat throughout.
Team news
Jurgen Klopp made two changes as Roberto Firmino and Emre Can replaced Daniel Sturridge and the injured Sadio Mane. Matteo Darmian was handed a rare start as Jose Mourinho made three changes, which saw Ander Herrera and Anthony Martial drafted into the starting line-up.
United frantically got bodies back on 16 minutes to cut out a Joe Gomez cross after Roberto Firmino had played the right-back through, before a crucial interception from Antonio Valencia dispossessed Philippe Coutinho in the area.
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EPL: Liverpool were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Anfield by Manchester United
In front of the new Kenny Dalglish Stand, Liverpool fought tirelessly for the victory, registering 18 shots to United's six, but a dogged defensive display, coupled with the brilliance of David de Gea kept the hosts at bay.
It means Liverpool, who have not tasted victory over their fierce rivals in the Premier League since March 2014, failed to cut the gap on United, who remain seven points clear of Klopp's side after stretching their unbeaten run to eight games.
Having won six and drawn one of their opening seven league games, United were the form side ahead of kick-off but it was Liverpool who posed the greater threat throughout.
Team news
Jurgen Klopp made two changes as Roberto Firmino and Emre Can replaced Daniel Sturridge and the injured Sadio Mane. Matteo Darmian was handed a rare start as Jose Mourinho made three changes, which saw Ander Herrera and Anthony Martial drafted into the starting line-up.
United frantically got bodies back on 16 minutes to cut out a Joe Gomez cross after Roberto Firmino had played the right-back through, before a crucial interception from Antonio Valencia dispossessed Philippe Coutinho in the area.
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EPL: Liverpool were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Anfield by Manchester United
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