Liverpool and Manchester City played out a drab 0-0 draw at Anfield that kept both sides unbeaten in the Premier League.
The point meant the three-way battle for the Premier League crown is set to continue as Chelsea are also on 20 points, just like City and Liverpool.
There wasn’t much to talk about in the 90 minutes, apart from Riyad Mahrez blasting the ball over the bar after City won a penalty.
There might have been concerns as we played Dejan Lovren from the start. This was the Croatian’s first start in the Premier League, but he was exceptional in the game.
The World Cup runner-up barely put a foot wrong and dealt well with the threat of Gabriel Jesus. Sergio Aguero was ineffective and had to be replaced, while Lovren enjoyed an incredible return to the first-team.
This will come as great news for the Reds as Lovren can push for a starting place in the coming months. A number of fans were ecstatic with the performance and shared their reactions on Twitter.
It’s mad how there was a meltdown on here about Lovren starting and then he goes on to be our MOTM. It’s almost as if Klopp knows what he’s doing sometimes
— LFC Stanley House (@LFCStanleyHouse) October 7, 2018
Thought Lovren and Gini were boss. #LFC
— Graeme Kelly (@GraemeKelly1) October 7, 2018
Dejan Lovren vs Man City
87% passing
2/3 aerial duels
5/7 tackles – most on the pitch
4 clearances
1 shotSolid. 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/S1D13uduPH
— LFC Stats (@LFCData) October 7, 2018
Lovren probably our best player today.
— LFC Scout Watch (@Mobyhaque1) October 7, 2018
He’s carried on his form from the WC. He looked good
— John M(Hotpocket) (@johnnymorris80) October 7, 2018
Lovern played well but was lucky not to give a penalty away. That is the issue with him, got a mistake in him
— Owais LFC (@owais_05) October 7, 2018
He didnt declare himself best in the world for nothing
— Thompson Chopera (@tamcel) October 7, 2018
Best defender in the world #lfc
— Andy LFC (@LFC_WeRLiv) October 7, 2018
He was boss today.. absolute boss.
— lfc_allan (@allan_liverpool) October 7, 2018
Gamble paid off. Well played @DejanLovren_
— Reyaaz Jacobs (@ReyaazJacobs) October 7, 2018
