MADRID 5 Janv. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Liverpool and Manchester United drew 2-2 this Sunday during the 20th day of the Premier League, held at Anfield. The point is significant for the hosts, who maintain a healthy lead at the top of the table, while it offers a psychological boost to the visitors.
After clearing the snow from the pitch and facing the cold and rain, the English classic did not disappoint. Particularly impressive, United’s men fought valiantly against the league’s dominant force, despite the difficulties encountered under Rúben Amorim.
Following the arrival of the Portuguese coach, expectations had diminished following a series of defeats, but at home, the ‘Red Devils’ showed pride, recalling their comeback against City, displaying a little more flair. The action intensified in the second half, with United opening the scoring through Lisandro Martínez, who scored the first goal to make it 0-1. However, Liverpool quickly responded.
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Arne Slot’s men surged forward, turning the tide in just ten minutes, with Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah converting a penalty for his 18th Premier League goal of the season, turning the score in their favour. Despite coming close to collapse, United struggled to stay in the match, with Amad Diallo seizing the opportunity, just like in the Manchester derby, scoring the equalizer in the 80th minute to make it 2-2.
The last minutes were thrilling, with the classic on the razor’s edge. Liverpool missed a few counter-attacking chances and a corner, where Virgil van Dijk’s header miraculously ended up in the hands of Andre Onana. However, the last chance fell to the ‘Red Devils’, with Harry Maguire in the attacking position, who struck like a misplaced defender in the middle of extra time.
Thus, the ‘Red’ team continues to prove its invincibility, maintaining a six-point lead over Arsenal, who are in second place with a game in hand. Meanwhile, United, on a run of five matches without a win, remain in limbo, closer to the relegation zone than Europe, but leave Anfield with the belief they can do better.
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In another match played this Sunday in the English league, Raúl Jiménez scored a double from the penalty spot to frustrate relegation-threatened Ipswich, securing a point for Fulham (2-2) in the 91st minute as they strive to remain competitive at the top of the table.
— RESULTS AND SCHEDULE FOR DAY 20 IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE.
– SATURDAY.
-Tottenham – Newcastle 1-2.
Aston Villa – Leicester 2-1.
Bournemouth – Everton 1-0.
Crystal Palace – Chelsea 1-1.
Manchester City – West Ham 4-1.
Southampton – Brentford 0-5.
Brighton – Arsenal 1-1.
– Sunday.
Fulham – Ipswich 2-2.
Liverpool – Manchester United 2-2.
– Monday.
Wolverhampton – Nottingham Forest.
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