Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United PLAYER RATINGS

Liverpool and Manchester United played out a 0-0 draw in Saturday’s early kick-off, with David de Gea proving the hero for the visitors.

The Spaniard made a fine first-half save to deny Joel Matip, while Simon Mignolet kept out an effort from Romelu Lukaku at the other end to ensure the clash ended in a stalemate. 

Here, Sportsmail’s Dominic King rates both sets of players at Anfield. 

LIVERPOOL (4-2-3-1)

Simon Mignolet – His only involvement in the game was decisive, when he made a fine stop to thwart Lukaku – 6.5

Joe Gomez – After his man-of-the-match display against Arsenal in August, another stellar performance in a big game – 7

Joe Gomez (left) chases down substitute Marcus Rashford during the latter stages of the game

Dejan Lovren – One of those days when he looks imperious and there was never any chance of him making a silly mistake – 7.5

Joel Matip – Best chance of the game fell to him and will wonder how De Gea kept his shot out; sloppy in possession at times – 6.5

Alberto Moreno – Has a habit of allowing attackers to sneak in behind him but, in the main, did all that was asked to do – 7

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren (right) challenges Romelu Lukaku at Anfield on Saturday

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren (right) challenges Romelu Lukaku at Anfield on Saturday

Jordan Henderson – Did his best to drive Liverpool forward; solid and disciplined, played with maturity just lacked a killer pass – 7.5

Emre Can – A glorious chance to settle things came his way but he ballooned his volley over the bar; another who was solid – 6.5

Mohamed Salah – He stands out because he wants to dribble and cause problems. Worked himself to a standstill – 7

Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has an attempt at goal during the first half

Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has an attempt at goal during the first half

Gini Wijnaldum – An underrated midfielder, his passing and knowledge of where to be ensured Liverpool were never exposed – 7

Philippe Coutinho – Looked at times as if he was ready to explode into life but it never quite happened for him; big shout for a penalty – 6.5

Roberto Firmino – Klopp loves his work rate and how he leads the line but does he have the killer instinct in front of goal? He didn’t here – 6

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho (left) takes on United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho (left) takes on United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan

SUBS

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (for Salah 78mins) – Bright and industrious, wanted to make an impact – 6

Daniel Sturridge (for Coutinho 78mins) – Barely had chance to touch the ball or get into a dangerous position – 5

Dominic Solanke (for Firmino 90mins)

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Karius (GK), Alexander-Arnold, Milner

MANAGER

Jurgen Klopp – Only consolation for him was that his team looked solid and secure; he ensured United never had space to exploit – 6.5

Roberto Firmino tries to cut the ball back across goal for a team-mate on Saturday afternoon

Roberto Firmino tries to cut the ball back across goal for a team-mate on Saturday afternoon

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1)

David de Gea – The best goalkeeper in the world at present showed why that tag fits so perfectly with a brilliant save to thwart Matip – 8

Antonio Valencia – Epitomised the resolute nature of United’s performance: big, strong and wouldn’t be moved – 7

Phil Jones – Only blot on his display was missing a header in the first half; other than that, never put a foot out of place – 7.5

David de Gea makes a stunning save with his foot to keep out an effort from Wijnaldum

David de Gea makes a stunning save with his foot to keep out an effort from Wijnaldum

Chris Smalling – Summoned to replace the injured Eric Baily, his alliance with his England colleague never looked like being breached – 7

Matteo Darmian – Didn’t have an easy afternoon trying to repel Salah but he stuck to his task with utmost diligence – 7

Nemanja Matic – Had one of United’s two attempts at goal, a shot that fizzed over; protected his defence economically and efficiently – 6

United defender Antonio Valencia makes a clearance under pressure from Coutinho

United defender Antonio Valencia makes a clearance under pressure from Coutinho

Ander Herrera – Has a streak of cunning and that is no bad thing. Put in the team to destroy and destroy he did – 7

Ashley Young – Ran himself to a standstill to execute Mourinho’s stifling plan. Did all that was asked of him – 6.5

Henrikh Mkhitaryan – Anonymous for much of the time he spent on the pitch, made no impact whatsoever. Very disappointing – 5

Former Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic holds off Wijnaldum in the day's early kick-off

Former Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic holds off Wijnaldum in the day’s early kick-off

Anthony Martial – No surprise when his number was held up, as the game passed him by. Rarely seen in the final third – 5

Romelu Lukaku – On the periphery, his only notable moments were a shot that Mignolet saved and when he somehow escaped a booking – 5

SUBS

Jesse Lingard (for Mkhitaryan 63mins) – Barely made an impact in the time he was on – 5

Marcus Rashford (for Martial 65mins) – Like the man he replaced, he made no contribution attacking – 5

Victor Lindelof (For Young 90mins) – Brought on to waste time.

Romelu Lukaku had an afternoon to forget as United managed one shot on target at Anfield

Romelu Lukaku had an afternoon to forget as United managed one shot on target at Anfield

UNUSED

Romero (GK), Mata, Blind, Tuanzebe

MANAGER

Jose Mourinho – Came to get a point and succeeded in his objective. It was not, however, a pleasant to watch – 6

REFEREE

Martin Atkinson – How he chose not to show a yellow card to Lukaku when he chopped Gomez down defied logic; could have booked for Salah when he attempted to win a penalty too – 6

Man-of-the-Match: De Gea – responsible for the biggest moment in the game. 

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