Liverpool and Manchester United offered a thrilling derby at Anfield, ending with a score of 2-2 after an intense and hard-fought encounter. The Reds dominated the opening minutes, threatening from the start with clear chances from Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister. However, Manchester United were opportunistic, opening the score thanks to a powerful strike from Lisandro Martinez in the 52nd minute.
Jürgen Klopp’s men reacted quickly. Cody Gakpo equalized in the 59th minute with a spectacular strike validated by VAR. Driven by their home crowd, Liverpool took the lead in the 69th minute thanks to Mohamed Salah, who converted a penalty after a handball from Matthijs De Ligt. The Red Devils have not given up. In the 80th minute, Amad Diallo gave his team hope by scoring a decisive goal, beating Andy Robertson on a precise cross from Alejandro Garnacho.
In the final moments, Liverpool pushed to win, but André Onana stood out with several decisive saves, notably against Diogo Jota. For his part, Harry Maguire missed a huge opportunity to give United victory in stoppage time. Liverpool maintained their unbeaten home run but let two precious points slip away. Manchester United, in difficulty this season away from home, can be satisfied with a draw against the leader. An English derby rich in intensity and twists and turns.
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Liverpool were held by a very courageous Manchester United team this Sunday at Anfield! Ruben Amorim’s men managed to hold on to a Liverpool team which dominates the Premier League…
