Gary Lineker has slammed Manchester United's display against Liverpool - likening the showing to a "League Two team going to Anfield and hanging on for a draw."
Jurgen Klopp's side endured a frustrating afternoon on Sunday after struggling to break down the Red Devils' defence
Liverpool enjoyed a large share of possession but failed to threaten the visitors.
The encounter lacked entertainment as the Red Devils nullified their opponents in what was essentially a game of attack versus defence.
Lineker said:
"That was a damp squib, wasn’t it? There was hardly a proper chance in the game. The only bit I enjoyed about the match was watching Trent’s (Trent Alexander-Arnold) passing.
"I got a text from a Manchester United-supporting friend of mine he said, ‘it's come to this, the highlight of the game is watching Johnny Evans punt the ball down the touchline in the hope, the dream that Antony could maybe get on the end of it and win a throw in'.
"We're talking about Manchester United like they’re a League Two team going to Anfield and hanging on for a draw."
Shearer was far from complimentary about the proceedings at Anfield either, describing it as "rotten."
Shearer
"I can't believe I had to watch it live and then sit and watch it again for Match of the Day,"
"It was an awful game, the standard was poor. Liverpool were the better team and had more chances, more possession, but the standard of forward play from both teams was terrible.
"Both teams actually got into some good positions. Hojlund should have scored, missed it, but it was a really poor game.
"Man United had to defend, defend, defend. Liverpool just had nothing in attack. It was one of those days for them that they just couldn't find the back with the net.
"That’s what it felt like and that's what it looked like (a League Two team).
"We said that in the office, this looks like a League Two team in the FA Cup that’s hanging on for dear life to try and get a replay, a point or whatever."
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