Manchester United Secures Draw with Late Equalizer Against Liverpool
Late Drama Unfolds at Anfield
Amad Diallo’s late equalizer secured a 2-2 draw for Manchester United against Premier League leader Liverpool on Sunday. The forward turned home Alejandro Garnacho’s cross in the 80th minute at Anfield after Mohamed Salah’s penalty had looked like giving Liverpool the win.
Early Action
United led through Lisandro Martinez’s strike in the 52nd minute, but Cody Gakpo leveled seven minutes later. Salah fired Liverpool ahead from the spot in the 70th after Matthijs de Ligt handled in the box.
The Deciding Moment
Diallo’s goal came after Garnacho cut the ball back for him to convert, securing a vital point for United. The draw ended United’s four-game losing run in all competitions and moved the team up to 13th in the standings.
Other Match Highlights
- United’s Harry Maguire fired over from close range deep into added time.
- Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk fired a header straight at United goalkeeper Andre Onana late on.
- Diallo had earlier provided the decisive goal in United’s 2-1 win against Manchester City on December 15.
Fulham Saves the Day
In another match, Raul Jimenez scored a penalty in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Fulham against Ipswich. Jimenez’s second penalty of the match came after Fulham twice came from a goal down at Craven Cottage.
Conclusion
The draw between Manchester United and Liverpool ended a four-game losing run for United and moved the team up the standings. The result also keeps Liverpool six points clear at the top with a game in hand. The two teams will look to build on this result in their next matches, with United seeking to continue their climb up the table.
FAQs
Q: What was the score in the match between Manchester United and Liverpool?
A: The match ended 2-2, with Manchester United securing a late equalizer through Amad Diallo’s goal.
Q: Who scored the decisive goal for Manchester United?
A: Amad Diallo scored the equalizing goal in the 80th minute, turning home Alejandro Garnacho’s cross.
Q: What was the result of the match between Fulham and Ipswich?
A: The match ended 2-2, with Raul Jimenez scoring a late penalty to salvage a draw for Fulham.
