Later in the half, the ball dropped to Fabinho in the penalty area but he couldn’t control.
With nine matches to go the title race looks set to go right to the wire with Manchester City now ahead by one point.
City are still in the FA Cup while the return of the Champions League will no doubt have a part to play for both sides as they juggle European commitments.
Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones was asking the studio who they think will go onto win the title after this weekend’s results.
Mohamed Salah missed Liverpool's best opportunity (Image: GETT)
Liverpool are now one point behind Manchester City in the title race (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool hero Graeme Souness is still believing his former side can go the distance.
Despite the majority of fans knowing his allegiance to the Reds, he appeared to let it slip when replying to Jones.
“Kevin De Bruyne and Stones came off yesterday, Fernandinho we don’t know how he is [injury],” he said.
“There are 27 points to play for, I’ve got to believe United will do us a big favour, Liverpool a big favour in the derby.”
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Liverpool have 'excellent' chance of winning league says Parlour
Manchester City and Liverpool are set to go right to the wire in the title race (Image: GETTY)
The panel then broke into laughter but Jurgen Klopp will be hoping Ole Gunnar Solksjaer can do him a big favour when United host City late in April.
Jamie Carragher was in the gantry for the stalemate but he’s not surprised by the fact Pep Guardiola’s side now lead the race.
“Listen, I think if you asked everyone who is the best team in the country, 99% of people would say Manchester City,” he claimed.
“Liverpool’s best chance is when the fixtures pile up towards the end of the season, making sure they’re right in the mix with four or five games to go.”
Liverpool host Burnley at Anfield on Sunday as they look to bounceback with three points.