Liverpool and Manchester United shared points after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the English Derby. The “Reds” remain league leaders, while the “Red Devils” sit 13th.
Liverpool and Manchester United delivered an intense and highly entertaining English Classic, resulting in a 2-2 draw. With this outcome, Liverpool stays at the top of the Premier League with 46 points, six points ahead of Arsenal, while Manchester United remains in 13th place with 23 points.
Scoreless First Half
Despite the lack of goals in the first 45 minutes at Anfield, the excitement was palpable as both teams created a couple of dangerous chances, setting the stage for a goal-filled second half.
Manchester Struck First
The second half kicked off with high energy, and in the 52nd minute, the visitors scored the opening goal. Following a long-ball clearance attempt by Trent Alexander-Arnold, Lisandro Martínez intercepted the ball, played it to Bruno Fernandes on the left wing, and continued his run. Fernandes returned the favor with a perfectly timed through ball, and Martínez unleashed a powerful shot that hit the crossbar and bounced into the net.
Liverpool Turned the Tables
In the 59th minute, Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool. After a cleared free kick, the Reds recovered possession and reignited their attack on the left flank. Gakpo took control at the edge of the box, cut inside, and unleashed a powerful shot into the far corner of the net, scoring a stunning goal.
At the 70th minute, Liverpool’s star of the season, Mohamed Salah, stepped up. After a handball by De Ligt was confirmed via VAR, Salah confidently converted the penalty, marking his 18th goal of the season and putting Liverpool ahead 2-1.
Manchester United Salvaged the Draw
With just 10 minutes left, the “Red Devils” launched an attack down the left wing. Alejandro Garnacho sent in a cross before reaching the goal line, finding Amad Diallo in the center of the box, who slotted it home to secure a 2-2 draw.
