Liverpool Vs. Manchester United: Strong Start For Reds In Scoreless First 10 Minutes

The early minutes at Anfield say Manchester United exhibit an early spell of possession, but at the two minute mark, Liverpool created the first moment of danger, perhaps portending how the match would play out while these teams play this personnel. Luis Suárez broke into United's half on a counter, laying off for Raul Meireles on the right. Suárez continued on toward goal, wasn't followed by Paul Scholes, and nearly redirected a Meireles cross part Edwin van der Sar. Instead, the Uruguyan's shot went right to the goalkeeper.

The teams have come out with matching 4-4-2s. Liverpool his Dirk Kuyt and Suárez up front, Maxi Rodríguez playing on the left, with Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva centrally. For Manchester United, Wayne Rooney is withdrawn behind Dimitar Berbatov.

Now in the 10th minute, Liverpool have looked the better side. They not only have the shot on goal but have been able to send a couple of other balls through United's area, their most successful entries into the final third using Raul Meireles to challenge a seemingly slow Wes Brown.