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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter at Anfield

Frustrated Virgil van Dijk says only Liverpool tried to win Anfield match

Jürgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk applaud the fans after the final whistle.
Jürgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk applaud the fans after the final whistle. Photograph: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC/Getty Images

Virgil van Dijk claimed only Liverpool tried to win the 212th meeting with Manchester United after Erik ten Hag’s struggling team produced a defiant defensive display to take a point at Anfield.

Liverpool’s frustration in failing to win at Anfield for the first time this season, and failing to reclaim top spot in the Premier League as a consequence, was articulated by their captain after Jürgen Klopp’s side followed up the 7-0 rout of United last season with a goalless stalemate.

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