MANCHESTER UNITED HOLD LIVERPOOL TO A 2-2 DRAW IN THRILLING PREMIER LEAGUE ENCOUNTER
Manchester United and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on January 5, 2025, in a match that lived up to the hype of one of the fiercest rivalries in English football. This match was part of the Premier League’s 20th round.
The match got off to a flying start, with both teams creating scoring opportunities in the opening minutes. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah had a shot saved by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, while Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes had a free kick deflected wide.
Manchester United took the lead in the 54th minute through a stunning strike from Lisandro MartÃnez. The Argentine forward collected a pass on the edge of the box and fired a shot into the top corner, giving Alisson no chance.
Liverpool fought back, and their efforts paid off in the 59th minute when Cody Gakpo scored a stunning 50-yard goal to equalize. The midfielder collected a pass on the halfway line and fired a shot that sailed over the head of Liverpool goalkeeper Onana and into the net.
The second half was just as intense, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Liverpool took the lead in the 76th minute through a penalty goal from Mohamed Salah.
However, Manchester United fought back, and their efforts paid off in the 80th minute when Amad Diallo scored to level the score again.
The draw marks an important point for Manchester United, who are currently 14th in the Premier League standings. Liverpool, on the other hand, remains at the top of the table, but the draw will be seen as a missed opportunity to extend their lead.
“We’re disappointed not to have taken all three points, but we’re proud of the way we played,” said Liverpool manager Arne Slot. “We created some great chances and showed that we can compete with the best teams in the league.”
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was also pleased with his team’s performance. “We showed great spirit and determination to come back from a goal down,” he said. “We’re disappointed not to have taken all three points, but we’ll take the point and move on.”
The draw was a fair result, given the number of chances created by both teams. Both Liverpool and Manchester United will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures, with Liverpool facing Chelsea in the Premier League next week and Manchester United facing Arsenal in the FA Cup.
Match Stats:
- Possession: Liverpool 55%-45% Manchester United
- Shots: Liverpool 15-10 Manchester United
- Shots on target: Liverpool 6-4 Manchester United
- Corners: Liverpool 7-4 Manchester United
- Fouls: Liverpool 12-15 Manchester United
