3. Dan James
He was a revelation from United side this year. Though Rashford scored the United goal, it was James who created the chance with 40 meter run through the right flank. Marcus Rashford did not have much to do except put the ball into the back of the net. Whenever James got the ball, Liverpool center backs were in trouble.
4. VAR Application remains Questionable
Liverpool were furious with Manchester United’s first goal after Divock Origi appeared to be fouled by Victor Lindelof in the build-up. After winning possession from the tackle, United broke away with James feeding Rashford for the opener.
Directives say VAR can only review incidents in the same phase of play, but that in itself opens up grey areas. Was the tackle classed as the same phase of play? Now the boundaries around definition can help us to avoid confusion. The air around this should be cleared for once and all. This should not get more confusing and doubtful.
5. Unlikely Hero
Adam Lallana was the most unlikely of heroes for Liverpool as he found himself in the right place at the right time to score a dramatic late equalizer. The 31-year-old has had a miserable spell plagued by injuries, but an injury to Mohamed Salah thrust him into the matchday squad. He was introduced as a second-half substitute for Jordan Henderson – and he certainly made the most of his chance.
Lallana made a textbook run to the back post and took advantage of poor defending to slot in the equalizer and salvage a point for his side. His first Premier League goal since May 2017 could not have come at a better time.
