Introduction:
At 3:15 a.m. on May 13th, Beijing time, a make-up match in the 34th round of the 20-21 Premier League season started at the Old Trafford Stadium. The Red Devils Manchester United faced the Red Army Liverpool.
After 90 minutes of fierce battle, Manchester United lost 2-4 at home to Liverpool. Liverpool's ranking rose to fifth place, four points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with one game less.
Klopp: "Solskjaer is a man!"
Solskjaer wants to have a fight with Uncle Slag
This season, in the 19th round of the Premier League, Manchester United drew 0-0 away from home with Liverpool. In that game, Liverpool had an absolute advantage, with a ball possession rate of 65.7%:34.3%, shooting 17:8, and Liverpool took twice as many shots as Manchester United.
In that game, Solskjaer's tactical purpose was very clear, to defend firmly and wait for opportunities to counterattack. Therefore, the defense and the two midfielders all received high scores of more than 7 points after the game. Fernandez, Martial, and Rashford in the frontcourt performed generally and did not receive more than 7 points after the game. For Manchester United, the result of that game was acceptable, but Solskjaer was not convinced.
Times have changed, and Manchester United has no desire in the league at this time. The result of this game has no impact on them. On the contrary, this game is crucial for Liverpool, so Solskjaer wants to have a real battle with Klopp. The results of the
game show that if the two sides open up and fight against each other, Liverpool will be better. Next season, after Liverpool returns from injury, it will still be the most powerful contender for the Premier League championship.
Tuchel: "No one can be relied on, you have to rely on yourself!"
Chelsea and Leicester City collapsed
Chelsea and Leicester City, who hoped that Manchester United could block Liverpool, failed, and they had to fight in the next round. In comparison, Leicester City has a slight advantage. As long as they get one point away from Chelsea, they will win.
Chelsea must win the next two games in order to securely qualify for next season's Champions League. If there is a slight mistake, Tuchel, who has been enjoying great success recently, may become a sinner for the ages. If the league cannot enter the top four, it can only qualify for the Champions League next season by winning the Champions League. However, will Manchester City, which has never won the Champions League title, hand over the Champions League title easily?
Although, Leicester City's current situation is more favorable. If they get 4 points in the next two games, they can secure the top four. Even if they defeat Chelsea in the next game, they can get the top four. However, there is still a gap in Leicester City's strength compared to Chelsea and Liverpool. How to avoid the tragedy of falling out of the top four in the last game of last season is something that head coach Rogers needs to seriously consider.
The victory in this game made the Liverpool players particularly happy.
Game review:
In the 9th minute, Manchester United's Wan-Bissaka passed the ball back in an inverted triangle. Fernandez shot the far corner of the goal with the outside of his right foot in the penalty area. The football hit Phillips' leg and changed the line into the net, 1-0. , Manchester United scored the first goal.
In the 34th minute, Liverpool's Phillips shot from the left side of the penalty area. Jota used his heel to knock the ball into the net in the middle of the penalty area, 1-1.
In the stoppage time of the first half, Liverpool got a free kick opportunity in the frontcourt. Arnold sent the ball into the penalty area. Firmino scored a header in front of the goal. Manchester United fell behind 1-2.
In the 46th minute, Arnold entered the penalty area and shot hard, causing Henderson to miss. Firmino shot into the net, 1-3, and Liverpool expanded its lead.
In the 67th minute, Manchester United's Luke Shaw made a long pass from the backcourt. Cavani received the ball and passed the ball forward. Rashford followed up and formed a single goal. Facing Alisson, he pushed the ball into the far corner and scored, helping Manchester United pull back 2-3. Return a ball.
In the 89th minute, Liverpool counterattacked. Jones' long pass accurately found Salah in the frontcourt. The latter entered the penalty area and faced Henderson and calmly pushed the ball into the net. In the end, Manchester United lost 2-4 at home to Liverpool.
The Roar of the Egyptian Pharaoh
is written at the end:
After winning this game, Liverpool's prospects for the fourth place showed a glimmer of hope. The next three games will be decisive battles. The Champions League is incomplete without Liverpool and I hope Klopp will not disappoint the fans.
List of appearances for both sides:
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): 26-Henderson/23-Luke Shaw, 3-Bailey (85'31-Matic), 2-Lindelof , 290,000-Bissaka/39-McTominay, 1 7-Fred (62'11-Greenwood)/6-Pogba, 18-Bruno Fernandez, 10-Rashford/7-Cavani
Liverpool (4-3-3): 1- Alisson/26-Robertson, 46-Reece-Williams, 47 -Phillips, 66-Arnold/5-Wijnaldum (73'17-Curtis Jones), 3-Fabinho, 6-Thiago/20-Jota (73'10-Marcos Inside), 9-Firmino, 11-Salah (91'76-Neco Williams)
Premier League standings
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