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Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool manager Arne Slot has been speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live following the game: "We started really well. We had three open chances in the game and then there was a period of time which was more difficult for us.
"It is difficult if you play against quality players that are playing in a low block, with only [Rasmus] Hojlund and [Amad] Diallo as the attackers.
"It's not always easy to find the gaps and that's what happened.
"Then being 1-0 down makes it even more difficult, but I was very happy with the mentality we showed afterwards going 2-1 up."
Slot has also been speaking to Match of the Day about whether his side underestimated Manchester United: "No, I don't think that has anything to do with it. It's just them going into a low block playing here.
"They have quality with the ball and without the ball. They are difficult to play through. It was so open when they started to play. You can see more how good they are if they are trying to play.
"For the first 75 minutes, [Andre] Onana played the ball long and every free-kick they got, they just hit it forward. In the last 15 minutes, you could see if they play over the ground, how good they are."
On whether he is grateful to take a point: "People forget all the chances we had. They had the open chance from [Harry] Maguire. We had many more chances than them but, in the end, we could have definitely lost it with the Maguire chance."
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been talking to Sky Sports following the result: "The result is not good enough. The performance was not as good as we wanted but, at the end of the day, it was a fair result.
"We didn't play as we wanted, we conceded too many chances and we had opportunities to score more goals.
"The effort was there. The mentality was there because we came back.
"But, when you are 2-1 up at 75 minutes, you have to defend better and we couldn't do it, so we have to think about what we did wrong and move on."
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool defender Virgil van Dijk speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after the game: "It could have been a lot worse, if we are absolutely honest with ourselves. They had a big chance in the end and that could have been a lot worse than where we are now. I'm definitely disappointed with dropping points at home, but it is what is and we have to move on and we will.
"We found the 2-1 and then it is about trying to manage the game and keep the ball for longer than three and four passes. We lost the ball too easily at times and then we were more open than we should have been.
"We are not perfect, we are still learning and we have to learn from this as well."
On whether they came into the game underestimating Manchester United: "That's all the media - media talk. It's nothing to do with us. We prepared for a very tough game like we have seen today. We didn't think any of that."
On being in a strong position when you look at the league table: "We look at the next game, we don't look at the league table."
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool have recovered 13 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season, with only Manchester City (14) gaining more. Having only fallen behind in four of their first 13 league games under Arne Slot, the Reds have since trailed in four of their last six games.
Mohamed Salah has 18 goals and 13 assists in 19 Premier League games this season, which is the most goal involvements by a player in their first 19 appearances of a campaign in the competition ever, overtaking Luis Suarez's 30 in 2013-14 (23 goals and 7 assists).
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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 20, he takes on The Zutons frontman Dave McCabe, who supports Liverpool.
Sutton's prediction: 5-0
The historic rivalry between these two clubs is intense but, on the pitch, the contest is not even close at the moment.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is talking about being in a relegation battle and you can see why.
His side were torn apart in the first 30 minutes by Newcastle at Old Trafford on Monday, and why would anything be different at Anfield?
Whoever Liverpool pick, they have got goals in their team and United have no chance of keeping them out.
The scoreline won't hit double figures but anything else is possible - and that is me being nice to United. Liverpool should demolish them, and they will demolish them - it is just a question of how many goals they get.
United will play for pride, play for the badge and for the jersey, and all of that, but it won't make any difference.
Liverpool are in a different stratosphere at the moment and I feel sorry for Amorim because this is going to be another painful afternoon for him.
McCabe's prediction: 3-2
I think United are going to turn up and this is going to be closer than most people think. I just spoke to our [band's] manager, who is a United fan, and he said it would be 2-0 to Liverpool - but I just have a feeling they will make a game of it. United are that bad at the moment, we could take our eye off the ball against them and that is when they will start playing, so we have to be careful and make sure we put them away.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United are going to have to overturn recent history if they are to get something against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
The stats are pretty damning - only one goal in their past eight visits, and no goals in their past five.
Jesse Lingard was the last player to score for United at Anfield - in 2018!
Mohamed Salah, on the other hand, seems to love this fixture more than anybody else
Since 2020, the Liverpool forward has netted against United 12 times in the Premier League - more than any other player.
He tops the stats for assists against United too, with six in the top flight.
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there is "no progress" in talks to extend his contract with the club.
The 32-year-old has entered the final six months of his deal and can now hold talks with non-English clubs over a free transfer when it expires this summer.
Salah has scored 20 goals this season to help the Reds top the Premier League and Champions League tables, but the 32-year-old has been increasingly vocal about his future in recent media interviews.
Asked whether he thought this was his final season at Anfield, he told Sky Sports, external: "So far, yes. It's the last six months.
"There is no progress there. We are far away from any progress. So, we just need to wait and see."
Asked about the prospect of winning the Premier League this season, he added: "It's my last year in the club so you want to do something special for the city."
After a win over Southampton in November, Salah said he was "disappointed" by the lack of a contract offer, reiterating after Monday's win at West Ham that any agreement was "far away".
Despite this, the former Chelsea forward has insisted he is able to block out the speculation and focus on his football.
He said: "The thing in my head is that if this is the last six months, what do you want to see in the future?
"Do you want to look back and say I was concerned or stressed about the contract? Or do you just want to say I had an unbelievable season? That's what is in my head.
"If I ever feel distraction, I just remind myself I want to look back and say I had an unbelievable season. That's what I want to do."
Rob Schofield
BBC Radio 5 Live senior journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesArne Slot has proved in his first season at Liverpool that he is pretty adept at navigating his way round tricky topics and Friday morning was no different.
After BBC sources confirmed that Real Madrid have made an approach - but no offer - about signing Trent Alexander-Arnold this month, there was a feeling of anticipation in the news conference room at the Reds' training ground as to whether Slot would shed any more light on the situation.
We have all got used to his approach to media commitments and, as expected, the Dutchman gave very little away. But in classic Slot fashion, there was just enough charm in his answers to avoid proceedings getting awkward.
Asked if he could rule out a sale in January now that there are six months left on Alexander-Arnold's contract, the Liverpool boss answered quickly that he could confirm his full-back "would be playing on Sunday".
It came across as cold, but there was a pause and a smile as if he recognised he needed to give us more.
Slot went on to praise Alexander-Arnold's performances, insisting his vice-captain is "fully committed" to Liverpool and has been working his backside off in training - or words to that effect!
He got a laugh, defused the situation and faced no more questions about his defender - but they will keep coming all month with the transfer window open and reports from Spain continuing to gather pace.
Image source, Getty ImagesSir Kenny Dalglish says "there was never any animosity" between him and Sir Alex Ferguson despite their great managerial rivalry.
Reflecting on playing under and against Ferguson, fellow Scotsman Dalglish told the BBC's Sporting Giants podcast about the differences between their managerial styles and why their rivalry was an "essential part" of football in the top flight.
"A lot of the time it was psychological to throw things out there to try and wind up," Dalglish said. "Sometimes you felt like you were falling for it and other times you would not give it back.
"That was not just with Fergie, but with everybody at the time.
"There was never a time he came back with something [in the media] and I regretted it. There was never any animosity between us. As soon as the game was played, that was it and we would have a drink.
"There has always been respect from my side - but you did get great satisfaction when you beat him!"
Dalglish and Ferguson's rivalry in English football stemmed from Dalglish's time at Liverpool from 1985-1991 and his following stint at Blackburn. It was to be later re-ignited when the Reds legend returned to Anfield in 2011.
The 73-year-old recalls "the moaning at Old Trafford" as Ferguson underwent a difficult first three years at the club.
We now know that those seasons were a small price to pay for long-term success, but at the time "there was a lot of discontent" about the direction Ferguson was going in.
The FA Cup win of 1990 brought silverware to Old Trafford and Dalglish joked: "That was him up and running then - unfortunately!"
It was the first trophy of 38 during his time as United boss and Dalglish praised his rival's sustained success at United.
"You have to look at him and admire him," he said. "I don't think I was as volatile as Fergie in the dressing room but that was a huge factor to the success that he had - the way he went around it."
Now deemed as managerial greats and Scottish legends, the pair have a strong friendship that belies their touchline antics.
"We stick to what we know best and we talk football," Dalglish said. "He always comes over when I see him and we always end up together.
"There is a competition there still. There is enjoyment for winning and disappointment for losing. But it is never without respect."
As we enter a new calendar year and the halfway point of the season, the Opta Supercomputer has been busy making its predictions.
But who has the best chance of securing Champions League football next season?
With England given a 97.8% chance of finishing in the top two of Uefa's coefficients rankings and receiving a bonus place in next season's competition, it is highly likely to be a race to finish in the top five of the Premier League this campaign.
One team essentially guaranteed a Champions League spot season, according to the Supercomputer's simulations, is high-flying league leaders Liverpool (100%).
Following closely on their heels are Arsenal and Chelsea, who occupy second and fourthgoing into this weekend's fixtures, with a 99.8% and 91.7% chance of finishing in the top five respectively.
Despite their unprecedented drop-off in form over the past two months, Manchester City fans will be pleased to hear Opta still gives them a 89.1% chance of clinching the potential final Champions League spot next season.
It then becomes a hotly fought battle between two of the most in-form teams in the league right now.
Despite third-placed Nottingham Forest's incredible campaign so far, Nuno Espirito Santo's side still fall below Newcastle United in the predictions for fifth place - with a 33.6% chance compared to the Magpies' 44.6%.
Four teams still have an outside chance of getting that coveted spot, with Aston Villa (13.8%), Bournemouth (9.8%), Fulham (6.2%) and Tottenham (5.4%) in the race.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he has spoken to Trent Alexander-Arnold after speculation linking the defender with a move to Real Madrid.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Athletic football correspondent David Ornstein says he does not believe "any firm decisions have been made just yet" in the ongoing saga of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid.
Ornstein told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast: "We don't know the exact reasons for Real Madrid's approach. Perhaps they were just doing it out of courtesy so Liverpool have an option to cash in on him now as opposed to seeing him walk away for nothing in the summer of 2025.
"Real Madrid are increasingly confident, we understand, but Liverpool will keep trying to renew Trent Alexander-Arnold, so it feels like it's on a bit of a knife edge.
"It's a massive decision for him as the homegrown boy, Liverpool born and bred and such a key part of their plans.
"It would be a shock to many if he was to leave now. I think the summer is more likely but there's still a bit of time to go this month for us to have twists and turns in this situation."
Image source, Getty ImagesReal Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi is only behind Rodri when it comes to the best holding midfielders in the world, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
Liverpool came close to signing the 25-year-old European Championship winner in the summer but the deal never came to fruition.
With 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri out for the season through injury, Manchester City are also understood to have an interest in the Spain international.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast, Balague said: "Zumbimendi is perhaps, after Rodri, the best holding midfielder in world. That is what Liverpool decided, having gone through a lot of algorithms and numbers and knowing of his personality. Barcelona also wanted him.
"I have been told that everything was done with Liverpool, absolutely everything, and then he personally decided not to move to England. At Real Sociedad, you have to be seen to be saying 'no' at least once. But three months into the season I think he was like 'I am ready to go'.
"So when Manchester City want to look for a replacement for Rodri or someone to challenge him - I'm not sure they will do that having the first and second best in the world - but that is the guy to look for. Barcelona would like him but don't have the money, but I think he is absolutely ready to move now."
When asked why he feels Zubimendi is second to Rodri in that position, Balague replied: "It is about your understanding of it [the game] - how you limit your weaknesses.
"He is perhaps not the strongest or the fastest but [it is about] how he reads the game, how he identifies where the pressure has to go and how he leads the team."
