Liverpool v Man United player ratings: Nunez 5, Van Dijk 7; Varane 8, Mainoo 8

Stalemate at Anfield as rivals fail to produce the expected fireworks

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  Alisson Becker 7/10

  LIVERPOOL RATINGS. A surprisingly quiet game between the sticks for Alisson who waited until the 53rd minute to see any action with a low drive from Dalot. Later, he pulled off a brilliant save to deny Hojlund. EPAShow less

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  Trent Alexander-Arnold 7/10

  Kept Garnacho quiet and was equal to the Argentinian, including providing a crucial interception. Reliable as ever to force chances, and came close to handing Liverpool a lead when his low drive curled around the post. AFPShow less

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  Ibrahima Konate 7/10

  Headed a corner well over into the Kop and was caught out by United’s neat passing in the lead up to Hojlund’s second-half effort. Getty Images

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  Virgil van Dijk 7/10

  Connected well with Alexander-Arnold’s corner inside 30 minutes but Onana was able to push it over the bar. Calm and collected at the back when United sprung into life. EPA

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  Kostas Tsimikas 7/10

  Unfazed by a feisty duel with Antony presented and was equal to the winger's first shot on goal. Getty Images

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  Dominik Szoboszlai 5/10

  Wasteful in possession and missed an opportunity with a shot from distance after being played in by Diaz. Saw his afternoon cut short as Klopp opted for fresh legs. AP

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  Wataru Endo 6/10

  Picked up a yellow just before half-time for a high knee challenge on Amrabat and struggled to find composure as intensity was upped in the second half. AP

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  Ryan Gravenberch 6/10

  Had a volleyed attempt headed behind in the first half and was brought off early in the second having received treatment. AFP

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  Mohamed Salah 6/10

  A first half full of numerous sloppy and wasted passes but Salah seemed to wake up in the second half by putting Onana to work several times. Getty Images

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  Darwin Nunez 5/10

  Nothing seemed to be coming off for Nunez despite Liverpool’s dominance with some questionable decisions and passing. Booked. Getty Images

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  Luis Diaz 7/10

  The main threat in the first half as Liverpool struggled to get out of first gear. Brushed off Amrabat as he burst forward in the second half, with the United player picking up an early booking. AFP

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  Joe Gomez 6/10

  LIVERPOOL SUBS. Gomez (on for Szoboszlai, 61’): Could only find the side-netting when he burst forward into the box in the hope of scoring his first professional goal. Getty Images

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  Cody Gakpo 6/10

  (On for Gravenberch, 61'): Livened things up after coming off the bench and was unafraid to have an effort himself. Header over in stoppage time. Reuters

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  Harvey Elliott N/A

  (On for Nunez, 78’): Having provided the winner against Palace, Elliott was unable to aid Liverpool on this occasion. AP

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  Curtis Jones N/A

  (On for Diaz, 78'): Dragged a shot wide of goal soon after his introduction. AFP

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  Andre Onana 8/10

  UNITED RATINGS. Couple of ‘moments’ early on, but saved well from Van Dijk, Diaz and from a Salah deflected shot. Made more saves, twice from Salah, as Liverpool dominated with 34 shots. Stood tall all afternoon for a clean sheet at Anfield. Getty ImagesShow less

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  Diogo Dalot 7/10

  Motivated, encouraged. Poor free-kick on 45 minutes that went nowhere near goal. Got his foot in to stop a dangerous Liverpool attack, got forward too. Superb recovery to stop Salah at the end, then red carded. A poor decision from the referee. Getty ImagesShow less

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  Raphael Varane 8/10

  A fine game. Experience showed as he was perfectly positioned to soak up waves of Liverpool pressure. Fired up towards the end. Needs to do this more. Reuters

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  Jonny Evans 8/10

  Excellent alongside Varane. Slammed into the ground by Nunez in a yellow card challenge, but on it all afternoon. Getty Images

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  Luke Shaw 8/10

  Involved, important and a key part of the best defensive performance of the season. Came centrally when needed, won the ball in the air and laughed off a late penalty appeal. Booked after 87 minutes. Getty ImagesShow less

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  Sofyan Amrabat 6/10

  Booked stopping a Liverpool attack in a poor start for him. Better as the game went on. Disciplined, well positioned and won ball back numerous times. AFP

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  Kobbie Mainoo 8/10

  Unfazed by the occasion despite his age and lack of experience. Booked on 26 minutes. Pass of the game to set up Garnacho. Blocked Liverpool’s passing lanes, faultless positioning. EPA

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  Scott McTominay 6/10

  Stand in captain. Lost possession as much as he kept it in the first half, but got better. Fought for his manager in a side which looked stable emotionally. EPA

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  Antony 6/10

  Jeered by the partisan home crowd after he gave the ball away, yet won the ball back in key positions and defended well. That’s what his manager wants of him. AFP

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  Rasmus Hojlund 5/10

  Took United’s first shot on target after 66 minutes. Hard for him on a day when the action was at the other end. AP

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  Alejandro Garnacho 6/10

  Shot well over after nine minutes and just about the only threat. Pushed around and challenged by Alexander-Arnold and needs to get in the gym. Tackled when in on goal on 55 minutes. EPA

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  Marcus Rashford 5/10

  UNITED SUBS. Rashford (on for Garnacho, 70'). Yellow card in 91st minute. Not really involved. Reuters

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  Hannibal N/A

  (On for Mainoo, 82'): He made an impact when he came on as a late sub at Anfield in the 0-4 and he did enough tugging and pushing to leave the field with his head held high. AP

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  Facundo Pellistri N/A

  (On for Antony, 82'): Showed maturity keeping hold of the ball and dribbling it out of danger. AP

Manchester United defied their critics with a dogged display in a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

All eyes were on the high-profile Premier League showdown as the bitter rivals faced off, with Jurgen Klopp’s men looking to return to the top of the Premier League table while the visitors tried to stop the rot.

Liverpool had an incredible 34 shots across the match and United goalkeeper Andre Onana was forced to make eight saves, but the hosts could not find a way to break the deadlock.

The tense clash ended goalless and frustrated home skipper Virgil Van Dijk said United were “buzzing” to have left with a point.

“If you see how we played the game, how we obviously had most of the ball and created some opportunities, I think there was only one team that were trying to win the game,” the Dutch centre-back told Sky Sports.

“Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. So, that’s why it’s frustrating because we want to win every game of course, but especially if we play against a team like them.”

United manager Erik ten Hag brushed off his compatriot's comments, simply saying that “it’s his opinion”.

But Ten Hag was more forthright when it came to his side’s performance after deeply concerning back-to-back Old Trafford defeats to Bournemouth and Bayern Munich.

“We should have taken more of the ball regains three or four passes in and then we could have even hurt the opponent even more,” the Dutchman said.

“But all over in the end, you have to conclude, we had the best chances from open play for Rasmus Hojlund and (Alejandro) Garnacho.

“I said that after the game in the dressing room I’m very proud of this team. We should do this more often."