Chris Smalling meets Game of Thrones actor Kit Harrington

Chris Smalling had just helped Manchester United keep a clean sheet against Liverpool but seemed starstruck after meeting Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington.

The United defender helped his side to a point at Old Trafford in their 0-0 draw before crossing paths with Harrington and posting a picture on Instagram.

He added the caption: 'Of course the King in the North is a red. Great to meet you Kit, can’t wait for the new season to start!'

Harrington plays Jon Snow in the hit HBO series scheduled to conclude later this year.

He is the illegitimate son of Ned Stark and regularly referred to as the 'King of the North'.

Harrington isn't the only massive United supporter among the Game of Thrones cast and John Bradley, who plays Samwell Tarly, previously awarded Marcus Rashford the Player of the Month prize.

It seems the players are just as interest in the trials and tribulations in Westeros as the actors are in the unfolding story lines in the Premier League.

Smalling played the full 90 minutes for Solskjaer's side on Sunday and the point moves United into fifth, one away from Arsenal above them.

United face a potentially tricky trip to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night in their next encounter.