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Male United preserved their 3 point lead over Liverpool with a goalless draw at Anfield.
In a component filled with super star assaulters, it was the 2 side’s protectors who chose the result of the match and kept opposing forwards peaceful.
While 2 natural midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho filled out the backline for Jurgen Klopp, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s strategies to relax and counter worked well due to their powerful defence, and the method might’ve caused all 3 points if not for some huge conserves from Alisson.
Luke Shaw was the choice of the lot, as he didn’t put a foot incorrect versus Mo Salah, and ensured the Premier League top-scorer stopped working to get his name on the scoresheet in the 4th successive Premier League match.
The Englishman was similarly crucial in the last 3rd for the visitors, and kept Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on his toes.
Luke Shaw vs. Liverpool [Man Utd rank]:
68 overall touches
33 passes finished
8 ball healings
4 fouls suffered
2 possibilities developed
1 huge possibility developedAn essential gamer with and without the ball. pic.twitter.com/kyZlF1lCr2
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 17, 2021
Luke Shaw definitely exceptional for #MUFC today & & Victor Lindelof more than warranted his addition. A strong protective efficiency
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) January 17, 2021
luke shaw clearing his pockets after the video game pic.twitter.com/ResXlqltJu
— m (@hhaizsaorkda0) January 17, 2021
Luke Shaw considering that Telles signed pic.twitter.com/c1FUZCJrFS
— Haz (@pubIad) January 17, 2021
Luke Shaw exceptional because very first half. Salah could not get a smell versus him so he switched sides with Hair, and Shaw has actually been strong versus him too.
— The Male Utd Method (@TheManUtdWay) January 17, 2021
Shaw has actually constantly been technically skilled– that’s never ever been the concern. It’s constantly been a concern of his physical, tactical and psychological abilities considering that his return from injury. When Ole states “he’s enhanced profoundly” he’s describing those 3 things. https://t.co/xCxfLRK1N7
— UtdArena (@utdarena) January 17, 2021
The 25-year-old had plenty of energy moving forward versus Burnley in mid-week too, and although fans will be lured to see more of him in their next match versus Fulham, considering his previous injury record the United supervisor would be smart to provide him a well should have rest rather.
In Alex Telles, the Brazilian who was at first viewed as an apparent first-choice left-back, the league leaders have a more than capable understudy for the previous Southampton star.
