Match story
- Liverpool fired more attempts (7 vs 6 shots).
- Manchester United was more accurate in front of goal (50% on target vs 14%).
- Liverpool held more of the ball (65% possession).
Manchester United and Liverpool drew 0-0 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 27 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester. Michael Oliver, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Manchester United vs Liverpool meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Manchester United and Liverpool. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 4 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Manchester United and Liverpool drew 0-0 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 27 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester. Michael Oliver, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Manchester United vs Liverpool meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Manchester United and Liverpool. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 4 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Cristian Romero was presented as a new Atletico Madrid player, where he addressed Julian Alvarez and the situation he's currently going through. Cristian “Cuti” Romero was officially presented as a new Atletico Madrid signing on Thursday, having missed the club’s 2026-27 LaLiga opener, a 2-0 win over Malaga in which a section of Atletico supporters directed chants at teammate Julian Alvarez over his links to Barcelona. The Argentine defender, who arrived after leaving Tottenham, addressed the situation for the first time as he faced the media in his unveiling. Asked about Alvarez, Romero didn’t hesitate to back his compatriot. “I see Julian doing very well. I arrived five days ago and he’s the same as always, a guy eager to keep scoring goals and entertaining people,” he said, adding that his teammate remains “very locked in,” a focus that Romero said makes him happy given everything going on around him. Romero‘s comments came just a day after Diego Simeone was asked about the same chants and gave a far more guarded response, saying only that he respects the club’s fans without addressing Alvarez’s situation directly. Club president Enrique Cerezo struck a similarly supportive tone to Romero’s, insisting Alvarez was never for sale and predicting he’ll win the fanbase back within a couple of matches. 21 🔴⚪🇦🇷️ pic.twitter.com/h28C3Y085T— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) August 20, 2026 With Alvarez back in individual training and expected to be available for Atletico’s next match against Villarreal on Sunday, Romero’s public show of support adds another voice pushing back against the tension between the forward and a section of the fanbase, even as the club insists the Barcelona saga is now firmly behind them. Cuti Romero on his own arrival at Atletico Madrid Beyond addressing Alvarez’s situation, Romero also opened up about what led him to Atletico Madrid in the first place. The 27-year-old joins after five seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, a spell in which he became a key figure for the club, eventually earning the captaincy and winning the 2024-25 Europa League, before Atletico agreed a €40 million deal with Spurs that ties him to the club through 2031. He’ll wear the number 21 shirt for his debut season under Simeone. “I’m very happy to join this huge club, and I know I’m coming in with the same mentality as always: trying to leave my name written into the history of this beautiful club,” he said, echoing the same ambition that defined his time in England.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos and is not sure what the Brazilian adds to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The Red Devils made it a priority to bolster their central midfield this summer following the departure of Casemiro at the end of last season. United had been linked with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but saw their efforts gazumped by rivals Manchester City and Tottenham. Instead, the club turned to other Premier League-proven talent, signing Santos from Chelsea for £50million and Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgian’s £35m release clause. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Santos made 27 league appearances for the Blues last season before making the switch to Old Trafford this summer. The 22-year-old impressed fans in pre-season and looks set to start United’s league opener against Hull City on Saturday. But despite that, Merson remains unconvinced by the deal, telling Sky Sports: ‘I just don’t understand the Andrey Santos signing. Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £50million (Picture: Getty) ‘I might be wrong and Manchester United see something different. But a lot of Chelsea fans were asking what he does. ‘He doesn’t break it up, doesn’t create chances, doesn’t score goals. That’s my problem.’ Merson continued: ‘I like the Tielemans signing, he’s a good footballer. But while you have Tielemans and Fernandes as good footballers, you need more than that to get the ball back.’ United are also looking to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton (Picture: Getty) Former Red Devils midfielder Paul Ince has also shared his reservations about United’s decision to sign Santos, telling Oddschecker: They’ve signed the lad Santos from Chelsea for £50m, which is a lot of money for someone like him. ‘I think the jury’s still out on that one. To spend £50m on a young central midfield player when you’ve got [Kobbie] Mainoo coming through the ranks, kind of baffled me a bit.’ United appear poised to add another midfielder before the September 1 deadline, with reports suggesting they are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Speaking on Thursday about United’s interest in Baleba, Brighton CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT: ‘It’s not something that I can talk about right now. ‘I mean this time of year as you know we’re always going to be subject to bids for our players. ‘We are always going to be interested in ones that are sensible and that are going to make sense for us financially and economically. ‘But we always have to balance that with making sure the squad is as strong as it can be to compete in competitions like the one we are in tonight [Europa Conference League]. ‘So nothing to really say on Carlos at the moment other than he’s a hugely talented young midfielder who’s done really well for us and has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world now for a couple of years so let’s see where we go.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
New managers galore suggest many of the usual suspects will struggle to dethrone the champions, but their own hunger could be the keyMikel Arteta wants to get his messaging absolutely right. According to him, Arsenal are not about to defend their Premier League title. They are set to attack another one.Remember Win the dog, who the manager brought in to the club’s training ground a few years back? She must now be called “Won”. But it is when Arteta quibbles over another bout of semantics that he highlights why he is entering the new season with such energy and optimism. Continue reading...
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Cristian Romero was presented as a new Atletico Madrid player, where he addressed Julian Alvarez and the situation he's currently going through. Cristian “Cuti” Romero was officially presented as a new Atletico Madrid signing on Thursday, having missed the club’s 2026-27 LaLiga opener, a 2-0 win over Malaga in which a section of Atletico supporters directed chants at teammate Julian Alvarez over his links to Barcelona. The Argentine defender, who arrived after leaving Tottenham, addressed the situation for the first time as he faced the media in his unveiling. Asked about Alvarez, Romero didn’t hesitate to back his compatriot. “I see Julian doing very well. I arrived five days ago and he’s the same as always, a guy eager to keep scoring goals and entertaining people,” he said, adding that his teammate remains “very locked in,” a focus that Romero said makes him happy given everything going on around him. Romero‘s comments came just a day after Diego Simeone was asked about the same chants and gave a far more guarded response, saying only that he respects the club’s fans without addressing Alvarez’s situation directly. Club president Enrique Cerezo struck a similarly supportive tone to Romero’s, insisting Alvarez was never for sale and predicting he’ll win the fanbase back within a couple of matches. 21 🔴⚪🇦🇷️ pic.twitter.com/h28C3Y085T— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) August 20, 2026 With Alvarez back in individual training and expected to be available for Atletico’s next match against Villarreal on Sunday, Romero’s public show of support adds another voice pushing back against the tension between the forward and a section of the fanbase, even as the club insists the Barcelona saga is now firmly behind them. Cuti Romero on his own arrival at Atletico Madrid Beyond addressing Alvarez’s situation, Romero also opened up about what led him to Atletico Madrid in the first place. The 27-year-old joins after five seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, a spell in which he became a key figure for the club, eventually earning the captaincy and winning the 2024-25 Europa League, before Atletico agreed a €40 million deal with Spurs that ties him to the club through 2031. He’ll wear the number 21 shirt for his debut season under Simeone. “I’m very happy to join this huge club, and I know I’m coming in with the same mentality as always: trying to leave my name written into the history of this beautiful club,” he said, echoing the same ambition that defined his time in England.
Paris Saint-Germain will lose winger Bradley Barcola to Premier League giants Liverpool this summer, a club insider believes. The post ‘I Think That Unfortunately’ – PSG Insider Makes Claim On Bradley Barcola To Liverpool appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after his loan spell at Barcelona, and Michael Carrick is excited about having him back. The post Carrick: Rashford looks ‘sharp, strong and ready to play’ for Man Utd appeared first on SoccerNews.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos and is not sure what the Brazilian adds to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The Red Devils made it a priority to bolster their central midfield this summer following the departure of Casemiro at the end of last season. United had been linked with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but saw their efforts gazumped by rivals Manchester City and Tottenham. Instead, the club turned to other Premier League-proven talent, signing Santos from Chelsea for £50million and Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgian’s £35m release clause. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Santos made 27 league appearances for the Blues last season before making the switch to Old Trafford this summer. The 22-year-old impressed fans in pre-season and looks set to start United’s league opener against Hull City on Saturday. But despite that, Merson remains unconvinced by the deal, telling Sky Sports: ‘I just don’t understand the Andrey Santos signing. Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £50million (Picture: Getty) ‘I might be wrong and Manchester United see something different. But a lot of Chelsea fans were asking what he does. ‘He doesn’t break it up, doesn’t create chances, doesn’t score goals. That’s my problem.’ Merson continued: ‘I like the Tielemans signing, he’s a good footballer. But while you have Tielemans and Fernandes as good footballers, you need more than that to get the ball back.’ United are also looking to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton (Picture: Getty) Former Red Devils midfielder Paul Ince has also shared his reservations about United’s decision to sign Santos, telling Oddschecker: They’ve signed the lad Santos from Chelsea for £50m, which is a lot of money for someone like him. ‘I think the jury’s still out on that one. To spend £50m on a young central midfield player when you’ve got [Kobbie] Mainoo coming through the ranks, kind of baffled me a bit.’ United appear poised to add another midfielder before the September 1 deadline, with reports suggesting they are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Speaking on Thursday about United’s interest in Baleba, Brighton CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT: ‘It’s not something that I can talk about right now. ‘I mean this time of year as you know we’re always going to be subject to bids for our players. ‘We are always going to be interested in ones that are sensible and that are going to make sense for us financially and economically. ‘But we always have to balance that with making sure the squad is as strong as it can be to compete in competitions like the one we are in tonight [Europa Conference League]. ‘So nothing to really say on Carlos at the moment other than he’s a hugely talented young midfielder who’s done really well for us and has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world now for a couple of years so let’s see where we go.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
New managers galore suggest many of the usual suspects will struggle to dethrone the champions, but their own hunger could be the keyMikel Arteta wants to get his messaging absolutely right. According to him, Arsenal are not about to defend their Premier League title. They are set to attack another one.Remember Win the dog, who the manager brought in to the club’s training ground a few years back? She must now be called “Won”. But it is when Arteta quibbles over another bout of semantics that he highlights why he is entering the new season with such energy and optimism. Continue reading...
Liverpool Predictions 2026-27: Theo Walcott Sees Title Push, But Iraola Questions RemainLiverpool are difficult to place ahead of the new Premier League season. That is the simple truth. There is a ne...
German coach says he has ‘full confidence’ in his squadPlans for new £190m training facility also announced Matthias Jaissle has insisted that Newcastle’s new crop of “under pressure” young players command his “full confidence” and hopes that supporters and reporters will start exhibiting similar belief.Eddie Howe’s successor is preparing for his first Premier League game at St James’ Park on Sunday when Liverpool are the visitors. Continue reading...
Leeds United will lock horns with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this Saturday as they hope to secure maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Whites managed to earn a dominant 4-0 ...
Matthias Jaissle has told his players to shut out the 'negativity' around Newcastle United ahead of their season opener against Liverpool.
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