Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of one of the biggest games in world football. It's a struggling Manchester United, in great need of a victory to boost their sluggish start to the season, against high-flying Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's men are targeting a ninth straight league victory this term to maintain their perfect run and re-establish an eight-point lead at the summit. Kick off 16:30 BST.
Premier League / Matchday 9
Old Trafford / 20.10.2019
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- M. Rashford(36')
- A. Lallana(85')
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Updated 20/10/2019 at 17:24 GMT
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Klopp is fuming. The replay did show a kick on Origi.
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Origi appeared to be fouled in the build up there. VAR checks, but the goal stands.
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GOAL! The hosts lead. James escapes down the right and sends in an exquisite cross for Rashford to tuck in from close range.
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M. Rashford
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34'
Big chance for the visitors. Mane surges into space down the right. He wastes little time feeding Firmino in the area, but the Brazilian's first-time shot is far too tame and easy for De Gea.
32'
United have scored just one first half goal in the last six games in all competitions. They will feel they need to make the most of being on top in this first half an hour or so too. Can they snare the breakthrough while Liverpool continue to struggle?
30'
STAT: Four of the six most recent league encounters have ended in draws (three by a 0-0) scoreline. Prior to that, only four of the previous 36 showdowns had finished level.
29'
Brilliant positional play from van Dijk as he gets in front of Pereira to sweep away another dangerous delivery from the right flank via the boot of Wan-Bissaka.
28'
VIDEO: Wijnaldum's finish lacks the calibre of his build up.
26'
McTominay drives through the midfield and flashes in a low 25-yard effort that is straight at Alisson. The United midfielder had James in space to his right there too.
25'
No doubt that Solskjaer will be the happier of the two managers at this point.
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Van Dijk is out-muscled by Rashford down the right. The United forward turns inside and feeds Pereira, who sees his 20-yard effort blocked to safety.
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Liverpool are enjoying their best spell of the match so far. They have looked nervy but are slowly stringing some paces together to try and build some rhythm and momentum.
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DID YOU KNOW? Liverpool are currently in their longest winless run at Old Trafford in the top flight since a 10-match streak between 1991 and 2000.
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At the other end, Wijnaldum skips beyond two challenges but then fires straight at De Gea from 22 yards.
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Pereira drifts into a promising position 25 yards out and opts for a weak shot that almost turns into a pass for Rashford. Liverpool survive after getting caught out by James's smart flick in-behind.
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Indeed.