Manchester United managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield, ending their three-game losing streak. The match, played in freezing conditions, saw United initially take the lead through Lisandro Martinez’s goal in the second half. However, Liverpool quickly responded with Cody Gakpo’s equaliser. A handball by Matthijs de Ligt led to a penalty, which Mohamed Salah converted to put Liverpool ahead. United’s Amad Diallo scored the equaliser with ten minutes remaining.
Match Highlights
Liverpool had an early chance to score, but United posed a threat on the left flank. Amad Diallo missed a header from a Diogo Dalot cross, and Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson made a crucial save against Rasmus Hojlund.
In the second half, United capitalised on a mistake by Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Martinez scoring after a pass from Bruno Fernandes. Liverpool’s Gakpo equalised shortly after, turning De Ligt and scoring into the top-right corner. A VAR review confirmed a penalty for Liverpool after De Ligt’s handball, which Salah converted. Despite Liverpool’s lead, Amad Diallo’s late goal ensured a draw for United.
Impact on Standings
The draw moves Manchester United to 13th place in the Premier League, overtaking West Ham United. Liverpool remains at the top, six points ahead of Arsenal, with a game in hand.