The top of the list changes hands!Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United, Arsenal topped the Premier League standings In the 17th round of the Premier League in the early morning of December 18, Beijing time, Liverpool played Manchester United at home, and the two sides exchanged blanks, and the 0-0 score made Liverpool lose the top position and give up the top spot to Arsenal.
This game attracted the attention of many fans, and the collision of the two strong teams became the focus of this round. Let's take a look back at this much-talked-about match. Liverpool were impressive in the first half, with 68 per cent possession and 15 shots on goal, but only three on target.
Manchester United, on the other hand, looked a little passive, with only 2 shots on goal and none on target, and the excellent performance of goalkeeper Onana was inseparable from the goal. At the end of the first half, the two sides were provisionally tied 0-0. Liverpool's inability to translate that advantage into goals, despite a clear home advantage, is in stark contrast to United's insistence.
In the second half, Liverpool continued to form a siege, while United looked for opportunities on the counter-attack. Both teams missed a number of good chances. Mohamed Salah and Nunez were the likes of Liverpool's main players who tried to shoot on goal, while United's Trent Alexander-Arnold also managed to sabotage a one-on-one chance in the interference of Garnacho.
However, no matter how hard both sides tried, the game ended with a score of 0-0 in the end. The game not only ended Liverpool's 13-game winning streak at home in all competitions this season, but also cost them the top spot and temporarily dropped to second place. Manchester United, on the other hand, failed to score in this game despite their excellent performance and remain seventh in the table.
In addition to the results, the performances of Liverpool and Manchester United so far this season can be described as both joys and sorrows. Liverpool led the Premier League for a while also qualified for Europe, while Manchester United were unable to squeeze into the top four and had a poor performance in the Champions League, with manager Ten Hag's position in jeopardy.
For Manchester United, this game is a battle of redemption, and only a win over Liverpool will make it possible to stay in the role. And for Liverpool, losing the home game against Manchester United is clearly not tolerated. This battle is not only a duel between Liverpool and Manchester United, but also a battle related to the future fate of the team.
Now, in the Premier League standings, Arsenal has successfully topped the table with 38 points, becoming the new leader. Liverpool reached 38 points, missing out on Arsenal, which has 39 points, and lost the top position and fell to second;Manchester United are seventh with 28 points. Liverpool's 13-game winning streak at home in all competitions this season has been snapped, including seven in the Premier League. Manchester United, on the other hand, have not scored at Anfield since 2018 and are nine consecutive away defeats against Liverpool. The result of this match not only affected the standings of both sides in the standings, but also had a certain impact on the morale of both teams. Overall, the game ended in a draw, but the performances of both sides were impressive.
Liverpool have missed a number of great chances to score, but their teamwork and attacking awareness are still admirableManchester United's defensive persistence has also shown tenacious fighting spirit. The outcome of this clash of lights may only be temporary, but Liverpool and Manchester United will continue to battle it out for the Premier League title, and this game will be an important reference for both sides in their future journeys. Let's wait and see who will have the last laugh in this season's Premier League.