The good news for Manchester United is that they remain unbeaten versus arch-rival Liverpool since 2014. The bad news is that stretch includes some draws, and a couple of the goalless variety. Saturday saw another dull and drab 0-0 result, so football fans had to find entertainment value somewhere.
Credit United Manager Jose Mourinho though- he remains unbeaten at Anfield, and he earned a point today despite missing his top midfielder, top defender and arguably his second best midfielder.
Of course, Liverpool were without their top forward, so was this draw a proverbial win for them? What about United- can this be considered a victory?
Well, we all know who lost- us the viewers and fans. There was little excitement here, but it did prompt observers on social media to get really creative and have some fun. Here are some of the more memorable and interesting tweets in response to Manchester 0, Liverpool 0.
You’re welcome:
https://twitter.com/SportsJOE_UK/status/919192854878130179
https://twitter.com/BigOddsGB/status/919181746054287360
Liverpool and Man Utd fans reacting to that result… #LIVMUN pic.twitter.com/InAR56lO3R
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 14, 2017
We’re all agreed football’s the beautiful game, so let’s just forget that 90 minutes ever happened. #LIVMUN
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) October 14, 2017
Overhyped, then underwhelmed.
What's happened to the 'big' games? #bbcfootball #LIVMUN pic.twitter.com/HXg2mfUbBO
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 14, 2017
Hopefully, the next massive game actually lives up to it, at least from an entertainment value stand point.
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