Manchester United 1- 1 Liverpool: Marcus Rashford is a beast and 5 things we learnt

For a while it felt like Manchester United were superior to Liverpool as their moved the ball much quicker, created good chances and opened the scoring through a magnificent ball to Marcus Rashford.

Rashford for one was just unstoppable, his energy, swagger and relentless running scared the death out of Liverpool's defense including Van Dijk who struggled all game to contain him.

He did score the goal that would've been the match winner but one area of judge from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer changed everything.

Taking off Rashford allowed Liverpool's defense to push forward and pile pressure on United's brittle back line.. It allowed Andrew Robertson cross a delicious ball into the 12-yard box which evaded everyone except Adam Lallana who needed just a tap in to score and restore parity.

Although, Liverpool did have the lion share of possession but without their star man, Mohamed Salah to stretch United defense, they really struggled to create chances.

Here are the five things we learnt:

1. Marcus Rashford is a beast-

The striker single handily tore Liverpool's defense into shred with his pace and movement. He made the world best defender 'Van Dijk' crawl and later pushed him aside to create a golden chance for his teammate to almost score. Rashford was arguably the best player in the pitch and he summed his adventure by saying:

"We deserved the three points", he told Sky Sports. "I don't they they 'Liverpool' were good enough to get a draw out of the game or a win but this is football.

"It was a big opportunity missed and we just fell short. Hopefully in midweek, we can get a win and it will start a run for us".

2. Liverpool really missed Mohamed Salah-

Divock Origi might have filled in for Mohamed Salah but had the Egyptian started, Liverpool would've beaten Manchester United. The Egyptian doesn't just offer goals, his direct play and frightening pace would've opened up spaces for the likes of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino to chances to shoot and score.

Salah is a focal point of attack and when he gets the ball there's always a 75% chance he will score. Origi did well but you everyone knows, the Belgium international works best as a striker than a winger.

3. Manchester United can finish in the top 4 if they can keep us this performance-

Against Liverpool it was difficult to understand why Manchester United are struggling to win games. The played like a team and made Liverpool look average in most part of the match.. If they can keep up this performance for the rest of the season they will finish in the top 4.

4. Adam Lallana and Oxlade Chamberlian where terrific to watch-

Liverpool's goalscorer Adam Lallana played brilliantly and proved once again why no should write him off. 2017 might be the last time he scored a Premier League goal having suffered from injuries and subsequent lack of form. But today's goal will come as a big relief to him and entire Liverpool squad.

5. Jurgen Klopp needs to rest/drop Jordan Henderson and play other midfielders-

James Henderson is not on form and his play is erratic. His passes are becoming wayward and his movement predictable. This is best time for the likes of Naby Keita and Oxlade Chamberlain to challenge him for a starting spot and make Jurgen Klopp have no other option than to bench him.

James Milner is without doubt better than Jordan Henderson but due to his age. he has to be managed.

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