Manchester United fought to secure a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, overcoming defensive lapses and nearly clinching a late winner. Despite two crucial errors from Matthijs de Ligt, Amad Diallo’s late strike ensured the Red Devils left with a valuable point. Harry Maguire had a golden opportunity to seal the win in the dying moments but missed from close range.
United entered the match under pressure, having lost their last four games, a streak not seen since 1961. Meanwhile, Liverpool, on a four-match winning run, aimed to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Despite their struggles, United welcomed back key players Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte, which bolstered their performance.
Lisandro Martinez gave United a 52nd-minute lead with a powerful strike, their first goal at Anfield since 2018. However, Liverpool quickly responded as Cody Gakpo capitalized on a defensive lapse, leveling the score with a sublime finish. De Ligt’s handball then gifted Liverpool a penalty, which Mohamed Salah converted, seemingly sealing United’s fate.
Yet, Amad Diallo had other plans, converting Alejandro Garnacho’s cross to equalize. The dramatic finale saw goalkeeper Andre Onana make crucial saves, but the match ended with Maguire’s agonizing miss, leaving United to rue what could have been a remarkable victory.