2020/21
Matchweek 35
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Thu 13 May 2021
Kick Off:
Old Trafford, Manchester
Ref: Michael Oliver

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Firmino double helps Liverpool defeat Man Utd

Roberto Firmino's double helped Liverpool to a thrilling win over Manchester United that boosts their top-four hopes.

Bruno Fernandes had put Man Utd ahead on 10 minutes with a shot that deflected in off Nathaniel Phillips.

Liverpool were awarded a penalty when Eric Bailly challenged Phillips but that was overturned by a VAR review and they levelled through Diogo Jota's cute backheel on 34 minutes.

A clinical header by Firmino put the Reds in front in first-half stoppage time before the Brazilian netted his second, and Liverpool's third, only two minutes after the break.

Edinson Cavani's superb assist allowed Marcus Rashford to finish for 3-2 on 68 minutes to set up an exciting finish.

Two Mason Greenwood efforts were blocked on Liverpool's line in quick succession, while Fernandes fired over, before Mohamed Salah broke away in added time to seal the win with his 21st goal of the season. He is now level with Harry Kane in the race for the Golden Boot.

Man Utd are second on 70 points, Liverpool move up to fifth on 60 points, four behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

See: Man Utd report | Liverpool report

Next fixtures

Man Utd: 18 May v Fulham (H)
Liverpool: 16 May v West Brom (A)

Match preview

Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: David Coote. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Timothy Wood.

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Match officials

Referee: Michael Oliver

Assistants: Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett

Fourth Official: Craig Pawson

VAR: Paul Tierney

Assistant VAR: Timothy Wood

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Assistants: Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn

Fourth Official: David Coote

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      Season So Far

      Man Utd
       
      Liverpool

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Man Utd
         
        Liverpool

        Head-to-Head

        Man Utd
        Total Wins
        29
        Home
        17
        Away
        12
        Liverpool
        Total Wins
        19
        Home
        12
        Away
        7

        Played

        63

        Draws 15

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