New signings for both teams made an appearance, with defender John Arne Riise making his first appearance in English football for Liverpool, while striker Ruud van Nistelrooy made his debut for Manchester United.
New signings for both teams made an appearance. This was with defender John Arne Riise. This defender John Arne Riise was making his first appearance in English football for Liverpool. Striker Ruud van Nistelrooy made his debut for Manchester United.