Liverpool arrived with the news that striker Hugo Ekitike would miss the game through injury. Arne Slot's team could not get out of their half for large parts of the first period, but then came Conor Bradley's chance out of the blue and they almost snatched the lead. Liverpool approached the second half with more attacking intent and had an appeal for a penalty waved away when Wirtz went down under a challenge by Leandro Trossard.
Liverpool arrived with the news that striker Hugo Ekitike would miss the game through injury.
That meant that the Reds had to line up without a recognised central attacker, and midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz were the two players furthest forward for the away side.
Arne Slot's team could not get out of their half for large parts of the first period, but then came Conor Bradley's chance out of the blue and they almost snatched the lead.
Liverpool approached the second half with more attacking intent and had an appeal for a penalty waved away when Wirtz went down under a challenge by Leandro Trossard.
The visitors created a nervy atmosphere as they pushed for a winner and Szoboszlai went close late on with a free-kick.
Liverpool are still not at their best, but they are finding a way to put together an unbeaten run. The title may no longer be a realistic target this season, but results like this could still see them influence who lifts the trophy.
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