| Liverpool | 1 - 1 | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas (28) |  | |
| Ashley Young (43) | |
| Rio Ferdinand (54) | |
| Patrice Evra (65) | |
| Steven Gerrard (68') |  | |
| Javier Hernández (81') | |
| Date | : | Sat, Oct 15, 2011 |
| Time | : | 13:45 CET |
| Stadium | : | Anfield, England |
| Play on | : | Barclays Premier League |
Liverpool 1 - 1 Man Utd. 15th Oct Highlights 2011
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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was denied a dream return to the starting line-up when his free-kick midway through the second half was cancelled out by substitute Javier Hernandez's late header.
The England international put seven months of rehabilitation behind him after a groin operation in March by capping an assured performance in midfield with the goal which looked like extending his side's home dominance over their arch-rivals.
However, Hernandez prevented a fourth successive United defeat at Anfield - which has not happened since 1979 - to maintain his team's unbeaten record this season.
It also denied Liverpool a happier anniversary than the one they were enjoying after marking the 12 months to the day since they were bought by Americans Fenway Sports Group.
Wayne Rooney's demotion to the bench summed up his miserable week after his England sending-off and subsequent three-match ban for Euro 2012, which was the talking point before kick-off.
Once the match kicked off there were plenty of others - mainly in the second half - with Rio Ferdinand's disputed foul on Charlie Adam which could have resulted in the defender seeing red and United goalkeeper David de Gea's impressive performance just two.
The first half was essentially about trying to establish a grip on the game and although Liverpool had the better of that scrap early on United had done enough to restore the balance by the interval.
Both sides had chances to open the scoring with Phil Jones, playing in midfield, heading Patrice Evra's deep left-wing cross into the side-netting when he should have done better.
A similar accusation could have been levelled at Luis Suarez, who looked like he would give Rio Ferdinand a torrid time after their opening exchanges but found the United defender a worthy opponent as the half drew on.
The Uruguay international found himself with only David de Gea to beat when Charlie Adam's 34th-minute shot kindly rebounded off Jonny Evans but the striker shot straight at the goalkeeper who parried the ball to safety.
Gerrard found the midfield a little too crowded for his liking and rarely got the space or opportunity to have much impact.
Early in the second half Ashley Young's 25-yard free-kick briefly had Jose Reina scrambling to claim at the second attempt but the tide was gradually turning in favour of the hosts.
They felt they should have had a penalty when Dirk Kuyt's header struck the arm of Evans. And when Ferdinand, who had been booked for an earlier foul on Suarez, tripped a charging Adam with the slightest of touches as he threatened to break into the penalty area, the Liverpool fans were convinced he should have been sent off.
Gerrard, however, exacted a greater punishment when he curled home a low shot from the resulting 25-yard free-kick after Ryan Giggs left a space in the wall.
Rooney and Nani were immediately sent on, with the latter blazing a shot well over, before fellow substitute Hernandez was introduced for the final 15 minutes.
And he made his mark within six minutes of coming on as Danny Welbeck flicked on a left-wing cross and the youngster headed home unmarked at the far post.
But United were indebted to De Gea, who has come in for a fair amount of criticism in his maiden season, as the Spaniard threw himself to his left to deny Dirk Kuyt.
He was in action again in injury time when he acrobatically tipped over a shot from Henderson, with the Liverpool midfielder also having a chance to win it even later only his header from Stewart Downing's cross dropping onto the roof of the net.
Preview
Liverpool vs Manchester United Lineup prediction
Liverpool 4-5-1: Reina, Kelly, Skrtel, Carragher, Enrique, Kuyt, Gerrard, Lucas, Adam, Downing, Suarez
Manchester United 4-4-2: De Gea, Smalling, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Fletcher, Anderson, Young, Rooney, Chicharito
Liverpool last 5 match
Oct 1, 2011, Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool
Sep 24, 2011, Liverpool 2 - 1 Wolves
Sep 21, 2011, Brighton 1 - 2 Liverpool
Sep 18, 2011, Tottenham 4 - 0 Liverpool
Sep 10, 2011, Stoke 1 - 0 Liverpool
Manchester United last 5 match
Oct 1, 2011, Man Utd. 2 - 0 Norwich City
Sep 27, 2011, Man Utd. 3 - 3 Basel
Sep 24, 2011, Stoke 1 - 1 Man Utd.
Sep 20, 2011, Leeds 0 - 3 Man Utd.
Sep 18, 2011, Man Utd. 3 - 1 Chelsea
Liverpool against Manchester United and all the history of fire that goes with it is just the set of blow the cobwebs after the international break to announce the return of the Premier League. Some cynics might even suggest that it is the perfect showcase in which the Reds managing director Ian Ayre like hanging a controversial proposal to break the collective TV bargaining League to be tied and rogue-profit land foreign charming. But we digress. Back to the ball.
States in the head early Saturday morning starting at Anfield in a strong position, six points ahead of fifth place in Liverpool and the top of the league, having made one of his best ever starts to a season . However, United's recent performances have not been as convincing as in the beginning of the campaign and the questions are starting to ask a baseline with relatively little experience, even though they have conceded just five goals this season have allowed 97 shots on goal, David de Gea, more than any other club in the division.
Recently capped England international Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans has filled in admirably in the absence of the first election the central pairing Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, but the trio of young people have started looking a little shaky in recent times and the UK need an experienced head back on his visit to Anfield, a place where last avoided defeat in 2007, courtesy of a strike by Carlos Tevez in a 1-0 win.
A good time then welcome back captain Vidic, who has finally recovered from the calf injury he suffered against West Brom in the opening game for United this season and is back in contention for a starting place After a well (mentally) painful end to Serbia on Tuesday. Vidic, 29, will bring greater maturity and leadership to a defense that is sure to be severely tested by the double threat of leading scorer Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll's physical appearance. That is, of course, if Vidic manages to stay on the field.
The famous Serbian defender has been sent off three consecutive times against the Reds, despite his dismissal last came in 2009 and his tormentor in chief, Fernando Torres, who now wears the blue of Chelsea. Vidic was absent when the association of central defender Wes Brown (now at Sunderland) and Smalling sent three goals in a 3-1 humiliating defeat at Anfield last season, but was present in United's 3-2 win at Old Trafford, even to put the chains of Torres.
It was Steven Gerrard, who appeared to score both goals for Liverpool in the League this particular confrontation, Prime Minister and the captain of the Reds are ready to make a timely return to the start line on Saturday. The 31-year-old is slowly recovering from the operation of the groin he suffered in April and, after being introduced as a substitute in Liverpool's last three games, is ready to take his place in the team after a rest during the break.
The last time Gerrard started a game for Kenny Dalglish's team was the 3-1 victory over United in March said. The captain to return, who has scored five goals against Manchester over the years, remains a figure really talisman and give Liverpool the head in the game already high in confidence after back victories over Wolves and Everton a new impetus.
Dalglish biggest headache is how to squeeze Gerrard in midfield excess stocks was boosted further by the arrival of Stewart Downing £ 20 million, £ 16 million £ 9,000,000 Henderson Jordan and Charlie Adam during the summer. Gerrard replaced Adam in the Merseyside derby and the Scots could again be the victim, unless the Director elects to return to a five-man midfield and ditch the 4-4-2 that has taken maximum points the last two games.
Manchester United also have gone with a 4-4-2 in their three road games in the Premier League this season, Anderson and Tom Cleverley preferential association midfield before he injured his foot against the Bolton in September. However, Cleverley, who recently signed a new contract with the English champion, could make a comeback early in Anfield.
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