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Premier League | Gameweek 17
Dec 16, 2018 at 4pm UK
 
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Liverpool
3-1
Man UtdManchester United

Mane (24'), Shaqiri (73', 80')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Lingard (33')
Reaction
Alisson celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on December 16, 2018
Robertson backs 'unbelievable' Alisson to bounce back from mistake
The Brazil international's error allowed Manchester United to equalise during Sunday's Anfield clash but it did not prove costly in the end.
Dec 17, 22:31
 Xherdan Shaqiri gets his second and the home side's third during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on December 16, 2018
Shaqiri says he is 'in a good way' but hopes best is yet to come
The midfielder scored twice as Liverpool beat Manchester United.
Dec 17, 12:01
 Manchester United's Ashley Young celebrates after opening the scoring against Fulham on December 8, 2018
Manchester United disappointed and deflated after Liverpool loss – Ashley Young
The Premier League table does not make for pretty reading for those connected to the Old Trafford giants.
Dec 17, 10:59
 Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho pictured together in March 2018
Klopp: We are not focused on Manchester City, only on Liverpool
Jose Mourinho feels Manchester United will be stronger in the second half of the season.
Dec 17, 04:31
 Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville: 'Liverpool far better than Manchester United'
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville says that "Liverpool are streets ahead" of the Red Devils, who lost 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday.
Dec 16, 23:30
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho checks his watch on December 5, 2018
Alan Shearer blasts Manchester United
Former Newcastle United and England captain Alan Shearer says that Manchester United have "no chance" of finishing in the top four in the Premier League table this season.
Dec 16, 23:22
 Romelu Lukaku in action for Manchester United on October 28, 2018
Jose Mourinho pleased with Romelu Lukaku display
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was pleased with Romelu Lukaku's performance in Sunday'a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Dec 16, 23:11
 Jose Mourinho reacts to the Reds going back ahead during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on December 16, 2018
Mourinho still has sights set on top four despite Anfield defeat
Manchester United boss keeps believing after 3-1 setback to Liverpool.
Dec 16, 19:46
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 5, 2018
Klopp: It is one of the best wins since I joined Liverpool
A emphatic victory over Manchester United sent Liverpool back to the top of the league.
Dec 16, 19:46

The Match

Gallery

Liverpool go into the fixture 16 points clear of Manchester United in the Premier League table.

Match Report

Xherdan Shaqiri scores twice from the bench as Liverpool beat arch-rivals Manchester United 3-1 to return to the top of the Premier League.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 3-1 win over Man United, as Xherdan Shaqiri netted twice to send his side back to the summit.

Preview

Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United.

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1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256
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