Summary

  • Liverpool thrash Man Utd to go two points clear of Man City

  • Salah scores twice, Diaz and Mane also on target

  • Man Utd three points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, having played one game more

  • Jones starts in defence for Man Utd - first PL game since 3 January - but replaced at half time

  1. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    Luis Diaz has scored his third Premier League goal in his eighth PL match. He scored one with his head, one with is left foot and one with his right foot.

  2. Postpublished at 20:10 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That is a real touch of class from the Liverpool fans.

    To show their respect and support for Cristiano Ronaldo in such a difficult time - a classy, classy touch.

  3. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 10 mins

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    Paul Pogba is indeed done.

    He limps off to be replaced by Jesse Lingard.

    How many more games will we see Pogba in a United shirt?

    Pogba goes offImage source, Getty Images
  4. Perfect start for Liverpoolpublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

    Liverpool simply sliced Manchester United open there. Very, very ominous. This could be a very long night for the visitors.

  5. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    It gets worse for Manchester United. Paul Pogba is hobbling badly. I think his evening is ending early.

  6. Postpublished at 7 mins

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    Applause from every corner of the ground and another rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. A really lovely touch. Some things go beyond club loyalty.

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only - texts will be charged at your standard message rate)

    Phil Knox: Knife. Through. Butter.

  8. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    It was so, so easy for Liverpool to rip United open. Wince-inducingly easy if you're a United fan.

    If it is Erik Ten Hag next, he has some serious work to do.

  9. 'Sensational'published at 20:06 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That is a sensational break away by Liverpool.

    There is acres of space down United's left. It is a fantastic finish. That is exactly what Liverpool can do to you.

  10. goal

    GOAL - Liverpool 1-0 Man Utdpublished at 5 mins

    Luis Diaz

    LIFT OFF!

    There is that early goal! Liverpool cut through United like the hottest of knives through butter. They are released down the right, Mohamed Salah takes charge ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold and sends in a low ball for Luis Diaz to smash in unchallenged.

    The best possible start for the title challengers. A horror opening for the visitors.

    Luis Diaz scoresImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd

    How about that then?

    Alisson is pout under pressure by Bruno Fernandes, but whips out a cheeky flicked turn to send the United player off in the wrong direction before clearing. Cool as you like.

  12. Postpublished at 3 mins

    Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd

    Trent Alexander-Arnold chips a cross into the box but there is Phil Jones with a solid clearing header. He'll have bigger tests, but that'll do as a first touch.

  13. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd

    First touch for Jurgen Klopp, who collects the ball and tosses it to Andy Robertson for a quick throw-in. The Reds would love an early goal to really knock any negative intent from the visitors.

    Park that bus elsewhere.

  14. Postpublished at 1 min

    Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd

    Well that was a serious roar straight after kick-off. 'Get into 'em' is the clear request.

    FansImage source, Getty Images
  15. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd

    The traditional rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' is belted out with the usual gusto and we are down to the serious business of the night.

    Two teams with plenty to play for. Should be fun.

  16. Postpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool v Man Utd (20:00 BST)

    Is it just me or is there a bit of something in the air tonight? A little whiff that we might be about to watch a cracker of a game?

    I really hope so.

    The players are making their way out of the tunnel to a right old din.

  17. There was a feeling we really can win it all - with United next stop on journey of dreamspublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool v Man Utd (20:00 BST)

    Liverpool fansImage source, Getty Images

    Harriet Prior, The Anfield Wrap, external

    Defining anything as ‘the best’ is notoriously difficult.

    Ask those around you about the best game, goal, moment or player they’ve witnessed in the Jurgen Klopp era and you’re likely to get different answers. Football is a subjective and individual experience.

    From what I’ve seen, though, there is a shared agreement that the first half against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend was one of the best in every way.

    In a footballing sense, Liverpool were simply unstoppable. It was the kind of intense and unrelenting performance that reminded me of the early days under Klopp, but with much more class and quality. High-tempo football based around pressing from the front that left the opposition out of ideas.

    Yet even better was the manner in which Wembley transformed into Anfield within minutes. The atmosphere was electric, and there was a feeling as we sat in that stadium together, and went 3-0 up, that we really can win it all.

    Eleven games stand between Liverpool and an unprecedented quadruple. An unlikely outcome perhaps, but when entering May in this position you can dare to dream.

    From the blue half of Manchester to the red. From FA Cup to the Premier League. From a modern rivalry to a historic one. The next stop on the journey of dreams is Manchester United.

  18. 'I can never remember feeling as confident' - Liverpool fans daring to dreampublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool v Man Utd (20:00 BST)

    We asked how you rate Liverpool's chances of winning more silverware this season, and more specifically an unprecedented quadruple.

    There is optimism, mixed with caution, among Reds fans:

    Conor: Liverpool have had the best run of luck with injuries since Klopp arrived. That, along with the hunger to forge their own history, makes the unlikely possible. I never thought in my lifetime that I would witness my team going so deep in all competitions as we are seeing now. Amazing, enjoyable and the best fun!

    Daniel: I’ve supported Liverpool since I can remember, and I can never remember feeling as confident about the team game to game. I don’t think Liverpool have been playing the best football every week, but it’s always just enough - and it’s what is seeing us compete on so many fronts.

    Mark: I've said it before and I will say it again. One game at a time... They are more than capable of doing it, but you need a good amount of luck to win all four. After all, one is in the bag, two others are in their own hands, and one needs help from others.

    Jack: Would this season count as a success if Liverpool do the double in the cups but fail to win either the league or in Europe? It feels like for it to be a meaningful season, a double has to include a Premier League or Champions League win. Obviously winning a treble or quadruple makes that easier, but a disappointing double is still an option.

    Ibrahim: No-one from a Liverpool perspective really believes that we will win the quadruple, but what we know is that our group of players have put us in a position to try - so why not go for it?

    Owen: The quality and squad depth of Liverpool is the greatest I have seen in my lifetime; based on this, the quadruple is possible. The obstacles to face are tremendous in terms of the amount of games required to play, and the quality of opposing teams, coupled with a tendency to allow teams to creep back into the game. Remaining focused is imperative.

    Peter: So many big games to go - no way we can say we will definitely do the quadruple. Is it possible? Absolutely. Klopp and the team on their day have shown time and again they have the capability. Probable? I'm not so sure. Still have Villarreal, Manchester City/Real Madrid and Chelsea standing between us in the cups alone. Either way, what an amazing season!

  19. 'Next three games are season-defining' - United fans on top-four chancespublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool v Man Utd (20:00 BST)

    We asked how you rate Manchester United's chances of finishing in the top four - and there isn't much optimism among fans right now:

    Wayne: Despite results going United's way, performances of late suggest to me that they will not make top four. They need a big upswing in form and/or rely on Arsenal to continue doing what they do best and undoing all their own good work, and Tottenham to follow suit.

    Chris: I don’t believe United will finish in the top four. It is doubtful that they will make it into the top six. This may be a blessing in disguise. European football will provide more embarrassment and is a distraction for the new manager that he doesn’t need. Time better spent on a clearout and rebuild. Let’s concentrate on getting the league form back first.

    Des: Manchester United fourth place? Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea still to play - you do the maths.

    Manojan: Next three games are season-defining. Need seven or nine points at least. Hard to see, but stranger things have happened. Last-minute winner at Selhurst Park on the last day to clinch top four? Stuff of dreams. Roll on Ten Hag!

    Brian: There's no way we'll finish in the top four. To be honest, I don't think we'll win another game this season. I think sixth place is the best we can hope for, regrettably.

  20. Postpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 19 April 2022

    Liverpool v Man Utd (20:00 BST)

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport at Anfield

    Scarves at AnfieldImage source, BBC Sport

    Shankly, Paisley, Fagan, Dalglish, Houllier and Benitez.

    Names etched in the fabric of knitwear and Liverpool’s history - each achieving success of different kinds.

    Jurgen Klopp stands a dozen or so games from something none of them were able to achieve, an unprecedented clean sweep of trophies.

    The evening sun is beating down on this latest leg in the journey and the streets surrounding Anfield feel more tense than in recent weeks.

    Everything is in play for Liverpool and Klopp - huge rewards and abundant risk are now stitched into every game. You can feel it.