In a pulsating clash at Old Trafford, Liverpool’s bid to reclaim the Premier League summit was thwarted as they were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by arch-rivals Manchester United, extending their winless head-to-head streak to three matches this season.
United, reeling from a midweek loss to Chelsea, initially surged forward with intent, only to see Alejandro Garnacho’s early strike disallowed for offside. However, Liverpool soon seized control, bombarding André Onana’s goal with a flurry of shots. Luis Díaz capitalized on a corner from Andrew Robertson to break the deadlock with a spectacular scissor kick, capping off the Reds’ dominance in the first half.
But United emerged rejuvenated after the break, with Bruno Fernandes showcasing his brilliance with a stunning long-range effort to restore parity. The hosts completed a remarkable turnaround when Kobbie Mainoo curled a sublime shot into the far corner, leaving Liverpool stunned and Klopp fuming at his defence.
Yet, Liverpool rallied once more, with Mohamed Salah calmly converting a penalty won by Harvey Elliott to level the scores. Despite relentless pressure from the visitors, including a late chance squandered by Díaz, United’s makeshift defence held firm to ensure a share of the spoils, dealing a blow to Liverpool’s title aspirations in an enthralling encounter between English football’s titans.
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