Five things we learned about Liverpool after 1-1 draw with Manchester United

EXPRESS SPORT brings you the five things we learned from Liverpool's display in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

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James Milner has scored five penalties this season

1. James Milner is Mr Consistent

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The 31-year-old has scored each of his five Premier League penalties this season and has netted against Manchester United playing for Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle.

2. Mignolet for No 1

Simon Mignolet put on a solid display for the Reds, pulling out a top-drawer save to deny Zlatan Ibrahimovic from a free-kick in the first-half.

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3. Alexander-Arnold is a talent

The 18-year-old impressed in his first ever game against Manchester United, deputising for the injured Nathaniel Clyne and putting in a solid display over 90 minutes.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold deputised well for Nathaniel Clyne

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4. Coutinho is key

Philippe Coutinho started on the bench and the Reds clearly missed his presence. When he came on the Brazilian steadied the game, despite Ibrahimovic's late equaliser.

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5. Klopp's tactics were spot on

Jurgen Klopp through a curve ball by setting Liverpool up in a diamond with Adam Lallana playing in a No 10 role.

The set-up worked and caused Manchester United problems, only managing to break them down in the dying minutes with a late equaliser.

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