How we played was just perfect. Jose Mourinho : "First of all, we have lots of problems related with physicality. We have lots of players that I could consider 'injury-prones', because some of our players are always injured.

And it's not with me, it was before me. When you are permanently injured, physicality is difficult to get. Then there are qualities that a player has, and doesn't have, you cannot improve and cannot make them have.

When he was introduced with 20 minutes to go, there was a collective roar around Anfield, as if they knew this was the impact Liverpool needed.

At that point, United were creating half chances, and the hosts were desperate for a lift. Yes, both goals were deflected, but Shaqiri found himself in space on numerous occasions, and his low centre of gravity on the ball can change the tempo of a game in and around the penalty in an instant.

Once again, it depends on who you ask. The FA considers the Community Shield to be an official honour in English football, and it is seen as the first game of the new English top-flight season, though its status as a 'major title' has been contested by certain football figures and fans.

The Frenchman will be feeling the pressure to find the net on a regular basis once again now that Edinson Cavani is breathing down his neck and already boasts more goals in the league.

As for Firmino, the jibes and jokes have started to calm down after a goal against Leicester City that promises to give him a massive confidence boost.

Jurgen Klopp named the same Liverpool team that beat Tottenham last time out with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain retaining his place in midfield.

The interesting changes were on the bench where Fabinho returned to the squad for the first time since November, while Joel Matip was fit enough to make the squad for the first time since October.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stuck with a back four rather than reverting to the back five that secured a point against Liverpool at Anfield — but with a twist.

Brandon Williams was pushed further forwards with Luke Shaw coming in at left-back. The big loss was that of the scorer from that first meeting with Marcus Rashford ruled out due to a back complaint.

There was a warning for Liverpool when Fred fired wide and the big chance for United came when Martial blazed over from a good position just before the hour mark.

With the result in the balance, United pushed hard to level things up with Juan Mata and Mason Greenwood being introduced but the clear-cut opening never arrived.

Instead, it was Salah who had the final say, scoring his first goal against Manchester United after racing onto Alisson's clearance up the field and slotting the ball beyond De Gea.

United and Solskjaer will take heart in a spirited effort. For Liverpool and Klopp, they will take the win and the points that edge them that little bit closer to that long-awaited Premier League title.

Europa League round of 16 ties completed on Thursday night and the draw for the quarterfinals will be taking place on Friday, 17th March at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

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