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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 17, 2020: Liverpool players wearing warm-up jackets line-up before the FA Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC, the 237th Merseyside Derby, at Goodison Park. The game was played behind closed doors due to the UK government’s social distancing laws during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s pressing problem and why this season will be different

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 10, 2021: Liverpool's Said Mané looks dejected after missing a chance during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 2-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

What’s up, Sadio Mane? Analysing a worrying slump for Liverpool’s No. 10

LONDON, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 28, 2021: Liverpool's Sadio Mané (R) celebrates with team-mates after scoring the third goal during the FA Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Pic by Propaganda)

Liverpool become first club to use revolutionary new stats analysis

WATFORD, ENGLAND - Saturday, February 29, 2020: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino (L) and Sadio Mané challenge Watford's Étienne Capoue during the FA Premier League match between Watford FC and Liverpool FC at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool employ expert data to identify “pressing victims” among opponents

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, November 29, 2016: A Liverpool supporter buys a souvenir scarf outside Anfield ahead of the Football League Cup Quarter-Final match between Liverpool and Leeds United. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The key man in Liverpool’s transfers that you didn’t know about

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 21, 2017: Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action against Middlesbrough during the FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Adam Lallana returns, but can he be relied on? – Expert injury analysis

Comparing Liverpool’s current points to previous years and title-winners

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, August 7, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the preseason friendly match between Liverpool FC and Torino FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How Liverpool compare in early kick-offs vs. evening kick-offs under Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool's Emre Can (second right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team mates during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. (Peter Byrne/PA Wire/PA Images)

Analysing how close Liverpool are to challenging for the Premier League title

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 11, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the FA Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St. Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

History shows Liverpool should be optimistic about end-of-season top-four fight

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 13, 2014: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge lies injured during the Premiership match against Manchester City at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC injury analysis: 2009-2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, February 14, 2015: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho celebrates after the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace during the FA Cup 5th Round match at Selhurst Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mamadou Sakho: Dispelling the myth that Liverpool centre-back is clumsy (Part 2)

MADRID, SPAIN - Tuesday, November 4, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during the UEFA Champions League Group B match against Real Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

KOPBLOG: Liverpool – Ahead Of Schedule, Close To Crisis (Apparently)

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 26, 2013: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers before the Premiership match against West Bromwich Albion at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why 4-2-2-2 is the way forward for Rodgers’ Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 3, 2013: Liverpool's Luis Suarez in action against Olympiakos CFP during a preseason friendly match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Not missing Luis Suarez – Liverpool FC’s (Long Toothed) Elephant in the Room

False nine but not false hope for Liverpool

Analysis: The impact of Lucas’ return on Joe Allen

Analysis: Swansea 0-0 Liverpool

Rodgers’ Review: An in-depth analysis of our season so far

Tactical Analysis: Liverpool 1-2 Man United

Despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives to take from Liverpool’s performance against United at Anfield on Sunday.