LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made two vital saves as the champions were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Premier League leaders Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.
The Brazilian saved a close-range effort from Bruno Fernandes, United's first real chance, in the 75th minute with his feet denying the Portuguese midfielder.
Then Alisson did well to keep out a blast from inside the box by Paul Pogba as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United side finished a disappointing game strongly.
The result leaves United on 37 points, two ahead of second-placed Leicester City, while Juergen Klopp's Liverpool side are third on 34 points after 18 games.
(Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Ken Ferris)