Manchester United hold Liverpool to a 0-0 draw: Key stats
Manchester United earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Liverpool on matchday 17 of the 2023-24 Premier League at Anfield. The hosts had a majority of possession and also created many chances but they couldn't break the United defense which held their shape brilliantly throughout the game. Later, Diogo Dalot received a controversial red card for dissent. Here are further details.
A dearth of touches in the first half for United
As per Squawka, Eight of Liverpool's footballers have had more touches in the opposition box than the entire Manchester United team combined in the first half. Liverpool had 21 touches in the opposition box while United had only one touch in Liverpool's penalty area in the first half. The hosts registered 15 attempts against Manchester United in the first half.
Some records from this match
Liverpool are unbeaten in the last eight PL home matches against Manchester United. They have registered four wins and as many draws in these matches. The Red Devils have failed to score in their last four PL away games against Liverpool. United have failed to win any of their last 13 PL away games against teams starting the day at the PL summit.
Liverpool's wasteful display against United
Liverpool had as many as 34 shots against Manchester United, their most on record since the 2003-04 season in a Premier League game without scoring. It is also the most shots attempted by any side without a goal in the competition since Manchester United's 38 attempted shots without scoring against Burnley in October 2016.
Joint-most clean sheets in the 2023-24 Premier League
With this 0-0 show, United goalkeeper Andre Onana now owns the joint-most clean sheets in the 2023-24 Premier League. The Cameroonian custodian is tied with Everton's Jordan Pickford, who also owns six clean sheets. As per Opta, Onana's eight saves against Liverpool are the most by a Man United goalkeeper without conceding a goal since David de Gea against Spurs in January 2019 (11).
Here's the match summary
Liverpool had a good start as they created plenty of chances and kept Onana very busy. Virgil van Dijk came close to scoring but Onana denied him with a good save. Despite Liverpool's attacks, United held their shape brilliantly. In the second half, Alejandro Garnacho had the best chance for United but he lost the ball. Dalot received a late red card for dissent.
Liverpool drop to second spot, Manchester United in seventh spot
Liverpool failed to take back their spot at the summit of the PL standings. They drop to second spot with 38 points with 11 wins and five draws this season. They are a point behind leaders Arsenal. They are tied with third-placed Aston Villa but have a superior goal difference. United are in seventh position with 28 points, registering nine victories and a draw.
