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Liverpool’s EPL title challenge suffers setback after Manchester United draw


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Liverpool missed the opportunity to go top of the Premier League table after an entertaining 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

United failed to register an attempt on goal in the first half while Liverpool recorded 14, showcasing a commanding performance.

Manchester United and Liverpool played out a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon (Image: Alice Abrahams on X)

Jurgen Klopp’s charges had Luis Diaz’s goal as the only tangible reward for their dominance before the break.

Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai saw his effort saved by Andre Onana. The former RB Leipzig man also missed other opportunities.

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United’s poor display in the first period gave little hope for the fans but the team responded well after resumption.

Kobbie Mainoo scored his first goal at Trafford in the entertaining draw between Liverpool and Manchester United in the EPL. (Image: Alice Abrahams on X)

Five minutes into the second forty-five, Jarell Quansah, in his attempt to pass to his teammate, gave the ball away, allowing Bruno Fernandes pounce and launch a first-time shot from distance.

The ball sailed into the net, flying past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher who was just at the edge of the box.

The Red Devils seem resurrected and came alive, obviously gingered by the goal. Seventeen minutes after the equaliser, Kobbie Mainoo scored a spectacular curling effort.

The Reds failed to convert their many chances and were dealt with by the Red Devils.

He received a pass from Aaron Wan-Bissaka, turned and flung the ball into the top left corner, leaving Kelleher helpless. It was the 18-year-old’s first Premier goal at Old Trafford.

Liverpool fail to go top of the EPL table after fumbling against Manchester United

However, Liverpool pulled back six minutes before the end of normal time. Egyptian winger Mohammed Salah netted from the spot after Wan-Bissaka fouled substitute Harvey Elliott.

Mohamed Salah equalised from the spot for Liverpool against Manchester United (Image: Liverpool FC on X)

The Merseysiders are level on points with table toppers Arsenal with 71 points.


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