Manchester United hold Liverpool to draw
The result prevented United from suffering their fourth consecutive league defeat for the first time since 1979.
KATHMANDU: Manchester United, enduring a disappointing season, managed to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
The result prevented United from suffering their fourth consecutive league defeat for the first time since 1979.
Amad Diallo’s 80th-minute equalizer secured a vital point for United, who had initially taken the lead but failed to maintain it.
Lisandro Martínez opened the scoring for United in the 52nd minute, giving the home side hope. However, just seven minutes later, Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo leveled the match with a well-taken goal.
Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead in the 70th minute, converting a penalty. The goal marked Salah’s 175th Premier League goal, equaling Thierry Henry’s record.
United’s resilience shone through when Diallo scored a dramatic equalizer in the 80th minute, sparing the team from another defeat.
Liverpool remain at the top of the table with 46 points from 19 games, while United sit 13th with 23 points from 20 matches.
In another Premier League clash, Fulham and Ipswich Town also played out a 2-2 draw. Fulham are now ninth with 30 points, while Ipswich sit 18th with 16 points.
