Given both teams are low on confidence, it was perhaps little surprise that it was a cagey opening few minutes, complete with stray passes and the sides loose in possession, although Everton were particularly hesitant, with United getting on top and having two early sights at goal through Rashford.
They might be jumping from a defeat to an impressive win, but that does not take anything away from their potential.
After a cagey first half, Liverpool grabbed two goals in rapid succession early in the second to ensure Jurgen Klopp’s side head to the second leg at Estadio de la Ceramica on May 3 with a healthy and deserved advantage.
Speaking to French outlet Le Journal Du Dimanche, Ceferin said: We haven't yet discussed this [the final four proposals] properly because of the pandemic, which has taken up our day-to-day focus.
We are so lucky to have two absolutely world-class football teams, going toe-to-toe with one another, and with so much at stake.
So what a surprise to see Ralf Rangnick deftly step around the trap laid for him in yesterday's press conference. Here is the answer of a man who has done the reading.
The match ended 1-1 and remained so after extra-time, with United striker Anthony Elanga's missed penalty eventually sealing Boro an 8-7 shoot-out win to the delight of the 9,500 visiting fans.
VERDICT: Penalty, good decision by VAR. DERMOT SAYS: It's a penalty and I'd like to see more given for this.
In their last two fixtures with Man City, Potter's side have managed an average of 14.5 shots per 90 minutes.
Van de Beek played his best football for Ajax in the No 10 position, scoring and creating goals at a formidable rate, but by the time he arrived at Old Trafford in September 2020, Fernandes was firmly established as United's most important player in the position.
It remains to be seen if Arteta’s phone rings in the coming days, but it would represent a significant leap in Toure’s burgeoning coaching career if he were to arrive at Arsenal.
In a game that ultimately meant nothing for the home side, West Ham can still feel disappointed at losing 1-0 to Dinamo Zagreb in the final matchday of the Europa League group stage.
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The loss leaves Everton 16th in the Premier League, just four points above the relegation zone. Analysis: Why would club return to Pereira?
Monchengladbach demolish Bayern 5-0 in German CupBundesliga news | Fixtures | TableThe Bavarians, who stunningly lost 5-0 to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday in their heaviest German Cup loss ever, moved up to 25 points.
But also, she's not just an Olympic gold medallist, this is Rose's first ever season as a professional player after coming through the system at Florida State.
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Defender Ibrahima Conte had the ball in the net six minutes after Barrow's goal but Guinea had several players offside in the move and were denied an equaliser.
Bobby knows how much we appreciate what he is doing. Salah: We dominated the game Salah took away the match ball from Old Trafford, continuing an already brilliant run of form this season, and gave an insight into just how Liverpool won in such a fashion.
What the managers said...Middlesbrough's Chris Wilder: First and foremost I'd like to thank the supporters.
Indeed, his proactive style embodies the approach wanted by new coach Bruno Lage. Speaking to Lage, he explains why that is fundamental to his philosophy.
Xhaka: I'm sorry for red | Carra: He must be moved onCarra: Liverpool owners wouldn't be forgiven if Salah leftChelsea ease past Tottenham to reach Carabao finalHow the teams lined up | Match statsBut thanks to a brilliant defensive display, and a somewhat underwhelming Liverpool performance, Arsenal will have a real spring in their step ahead of the second leg at the Emirates Stadium in seven days.
When a striker is scoring and scoring, I don't need to speak to him. His job is done, I have to work on other things with him because his confidence is high.
It would have been an instant impact but the striker's penalty was poor and Selikhov pushed it away.
We knew they would come out chasing the game, it was just about dealing with it. They got the goal and it was a kick in the teeth.
Hammers defender Zouma was filmed by his brother Yoan kicking and slapping one of his two pet cats in footage that emerged earlier this week, sparking widespread outrage.
The midfielder is the second player to exit Parkhead in as many days following Ewan Henderson's move to Hibernian on loan until the end of the season on Thursday.
Spurs were totally culpable in their own downfall and could not have been any more generous in helping Wolves to a two-goal lead.
Teemu [Pukki] was disappointed he didn't score another one of them, had he I think the game might have got away from Palace if we scored a second.
