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76' STAT ATTACK: The last time Manchester United and Liverpool played to a draw at Old Trafford was in March 2000. They have played 17 times since then across all competitions without ending in a stalemate

74' Two more changes now, one from each side. The final for United sees Carrick - who has been wonderful on the day - replaced by Morgan Schneiderlin. For Liverpool it's Divock Origi who makes his first appearance of the season in place on Ings.

72' Well it's all or nothing now for Liverpool. They have to start taking chances and really have a go at it. Two goals may prove too daunting a task, but even one could provide them with a bit of confidence moving forward - which they seem to be sorely lacking at the moment.

70' Penalty Goal-Ander Herrera

70' HERRERA SCORES IT! Exquisite penalty from the Spaniard who crashes an unstoppable strike into the ceiling of the net! And what a massive goal that is...

69' PENALTY TO MANCHESTER UNITED

66' Changes for both sides here, and with it brings the debut of Martial for Manchester United, replacing Mata. He's the first Red Devils player to debut against Liverpool since 1936 (John Thompson). For the Reds we see Jordon Ibe finally brought on, and it's Roberto Firmino who gives way. A like-for-like swap there for the visitors.

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63' STAT ATTACK: Liverpool have won just one of their last seven away matches in the Premier League dating back to last season (D3, L3). They recorded just one point last campaign against the top four teams on their travels, in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea who had the league wrapped up at the time, being outscored 11-3 in those matches.

61' Lovren's foul on Fellaini awards United another glorious chance from a dead ball situation. Young and Mata stand over it from 25-yards out and it's the substitute who takes, but his strike never does dip, sailing a few metres over the bar.

59' De Gea forced into action! The best spell we've see all evening from Liverpool and it has United scrambling at the back. Ings collects a pass following a poor clearance from De Gea and gets a good shot off, but the Spaniard redeems himself by keeping the effort out at the near post.

57' VITAL FROM SMALLING! Lovely one-two between Firmino and Clyne. The latter plays a return pass to send the Brazilian through on goal, but from a tight angle he tries to feed a pass across for Benteke that Smalling is able to knock away from goal! Much better there from the Reds.

53' STAT ATTACK: David de Gea has not kept a clean sheet in any of his last seven appearances in the Premier League in which he played a full 90 minutes.

51' Just needed a touch! Another free kick causes problems for Liverpool. This one bounces around before coming to Schweinsteiger, but it catches the midfielder by surprise. All it needed was a good first touch and United very well could have doubled there lead.

49' Assist-Juan Mata
49' Goal-Daley Blind

49' DALEY BLIND STAMPS HIS NAME ON THE DERBY! Straight from the training ground, Mata squares the free kick for Blind who meets it atop the area with a thunderous left-footed drive into the top corner. From nothing there is life at Old Trafford!


48' Yellow Card-Nathaniel Clyne


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46' Substitution-Memphis Depay Ashley Young

46' Back underway at Old Trafford! Interesting switch from Van Gaal as Memphis is replaced at the break by Ashley Young. Surely the Dutchman must be injured or fatigued, because he was their most direct and exciting player going forward in the opening 45 minutes.

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Brendan Rodgers should also be pondering a switch. Lucas has broken up play nicely a few times but he's also been very poor in possession. He could also look into replacing Ings, with Jordon Ibe likely to pose more of a threat on the flanks and run at those Manchester United full-backs.

You have to wonder how long it will be until Van Gaal decides to bring on their new 37-million-pound striker Anthony Martial. Fellaini has had little room to operate and his touch has been poor when the ball is played into his feet.

HALF TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-0 LIVERPOOL. Lifeless. Timid. Lackluster. Call it what you want, but this has been anything but a classic at Old Trafford after 45 minutes. Neither side have looked capable of creating anything and as a result those in attendance have been left unsatisfied. Here's to hoping - against all odds - the second half springs to life.

43' Van Gaal might be wise in allowing Memphis to drift into a more central role. The Dutchman could do with escaping the close marking of Clyne, while his desire to run at defenders could also open up plenty of space and make for some nervy moments for the likes of Lovren and Skrtel.

HALF TIME.

This match dull die.

41' STAT ATTACK: There have been 16 red cards in the Premier League matches between Manchester United and Liverpool, the second highest total after the Merseyside Derby (20).

39' Well this certainly hasn't been a classic. We knew coming in it was going to be a tense affair as opposed to an open, end-to-end contest. Both teams have struggled to find goals and the lack of creativity has been apparent today. What is surprising is the feel this match has about it - with the intensity nowhere near what you would expect from a derby of this stature.


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37' Can has been the lone bright spot in midfield for Liverpool, the only one who looks willing to put the required work in to help his side transition into attack. He's been the link between the back line and Benteke, but with such little movement off the ball in midfield he's often having to go at it alone.

35' Carrick and Schweinsteiger are absolutely dominating the midfield battle. They're dictating the tempo and direction of the match, and it hasn't been much of an ask for them either with Liverpool dropping deep, affording them far too much space to operate.

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33' Another good period of possession from United, but crosses from Shaw and Mata are unable to pick out their desired targets. It gets back with Liverpool and Skrtel lobs a ball 50 yards up the pitch for Benteke to chase. Again it's a tough ask of the striker and possession is given right back to the hosts.

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31' STAT ATTACK: Liverpool have been held without a goal in each of their last two Premier League fixtures. They haven’t failed to score in three consecutive league matches since February to March 2005.

29' Confident goalkeeping from Mignolet! Mata stands over a free kick along the right and whips a flat, inviting delivery towards the far post. Fellaini times his run well to attack it, but the keeper reads it brilliantly to sprint off his line and collect with sure hands.


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27' Firmino and Benteke link-up atop the area, with the latter chesting down a pass and looking to send a half-volley at goal. He telegraphs his intentions, however, and Blind is able to interject. Firmino buries his head in his hands as he was shouting out for a return pass that could well have sent him clean through on goal.


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25' There's been a few half-chances but neither side has possessed much potency in attack. Memphis looks up for the occasion, another lovely take to control a pass sprayed out wide by Carrick, but he's going to have a hard time beating Clyne for pace this evening as the right-back is again able to break up the move.

23' DEFLECTED WIDE! Extremely poor from Lucas as he gives the ball away in his own end, allowing the hosts to break. Memphis surges into the area via the left channel and plays a pacey ball in at goal from a tight angle, but a deflection sends it crashing into the side netting.


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21' STAT ATTACK: Manchester United have kept a clean sheet in three of their four Premier League matches this campaign. Their two goals allowed is bested only by their inner-city rivals (none).

19' Good defending from Darmian as he prevents Can from finding his way through. The German showed a nice bit of trickery there to dart along the edge of the area, but his attempted cutback is halted. Pressure stays on and Gomez whips an inviting cross in, but Benteke is unable to make clean contact under pressure from Shaw.


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