In a high-stakes showdown at Old Trafford, Liverpool and Manchester United battled to a a thrilling 2-2 draw. The match saw Liverpool take an early lead through Luis Diaz, only to be pegged back by a resilient Manchester United side led by Bruno Fernandes.
From the outset, it was clear that Liverpool meant business, dominating the ball with a barrage of chances in the first half. Despite their dominance, they could only manage a solitary goal, leaving manager Jurgen Klopp ruing missed opportunities as they headed into halftime with a narrow lead.
Bounced back after the break
However, Manchester United showed their resilience in the second half, with Fernandes equalizing with a stunning strike from distance following a Jarell Quansah error.
The momentum swung in United’s favor as Kobbie Mainoo netted a sublime goal to put them ahead, leaving Klopp stunned on the sidelines.
Liverpool avoided defeat
Yet, Liverpool refused to be defeated, and Mohamed Salah stepped up to convert a crucial penalty, levelling the scores at 2-2 with just over 10 minutes remaining. The game reached a fever pitch in stoppage time as Liverpool pushed for a winner, only to come up short.
As the final whistle blew, both teams had to settle for a share of the spoils, with Liverpool relinquishing ground in the title race.
Meanwhile, Arsenal maintained their lead at the top of the table, edging ahead of Liverpool on goal difference, intensifying the race for Premier League supremacy.
Source: https://www.marca.com/en/football/premier-league/2024/04/07/6612d09946163f553e8b4590.html
