Action during Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.
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Manchester United Holds Liverpool At Anfield

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Manchester United struck a late equaliser through Amad Diallo to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool, in thrilling game at Anfield on Sunday.

Based on the form and confidence levels of the two teams, many Manchester United fans making the short trip on a grim afternoon might have feared a mauling similar to March 2023 when a rampant Liverpool scored seven goals.

However, the visitors went ahead in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez powered home a ferocious shot from a tight angle.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez celebrates goal against Liverpool.

Liverpool looked shocked but hit back in stunning fashion as Mac Allister slid a pass to Cody Gakpo down the left and he cut back inside to curl a shot beyond goalkeeper Andre Onana.

The game was then turned on its head as Matthijs de Ligt blocked a header with his raised arm and after a VAR check referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot. Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah did the rest, beating Onana who dived the correct way. 2-1!!

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scores penalty.

It looked as though Ruben Amorim’s men would go home empty-handed despite a vastly-improved display, but Manchester United had other ideas as they fought their way back into the match.

Winger Diallo swept in a shot in the 80th minute to earn his side a draw and prevent Liverpool from opening an eight-point lead at the top.

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo celebrates goal against Liverpool.

Liverpool remain in control of the title race with 46 points from 19 games, six ahead of Arsenal with a game in hand as they seek to equal United’s 20 English crowns.

United moved up a place to 13th with 23 points.

“I’m pretty upset. If we show this level at Liverpool, first in the league, why can’t we do this everywhere?” United skipper Bruno Fernandes, asking the same question as everyone else, said.

“Today we put in a real effort, playing with some passion and heart is what is going to give you something from the game.”

Sunday’s Premier League results

Fulham 2-2 Ipswich Town

Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United.

Source Reuters Premier League
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