Aurier and Eriksen combined to set up Kane, who
fired over the crossbar.
But, it was Manchester United who came the closest to scoring before full - time whistle, with Anthony Martial
firing over the crossbar and Marcus Rashford hitting the crossbar.
There was still time for Firmino to flash a shot past the post and
fire over the crossbar from distance as Liverpool coasted to the final whistle.
Not exact matches
Their mood was not helped in the 64th minute when Daniel Gincek failed to find the target after getting on the receiving end of a Kostic cross before
firing wildly
over the
crossbar.
The Brazil international, who a month ago handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force a move to Barcelona, received a rapturous welcome at Anfield and may have been guilty of trying too hard,
firing a number of shots
over the
crossbar before being replaced midway through the second half.
Isco warmed the hands of Jimenez with a volley from the edge of the area before Rosales
fired a free kick from range
over the
crossbar, with Manuel Iturra forcing a great save from Keylor Navas and Ignasi Miquel also blasting
over in a strong finish to the half by the hosts.
Winger Sam Pilkington took charge of the situation but
fired the ball
over the
crossbar.