Liverpool v Manchester United LIVE: Result and final score after Harry Maguire misses sitter
The old rivals played out a thrilling draw at Anfield
Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.
It looked as though Ruben Amorim’s United would go home empty-handed despite a vastly-improved display but Diallo swept in a shot in the 80th minute to earn his side a point.
United had gone ahead in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez powered home a ferocious shot from a tight angle.
But an off-key Liverpool responded seven minutes later with Cody Gakpo curling home a stunning equaliser before Mohamed Salah put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot.
After Diallo’s leveller both sides had chances to win in a frantic finale but it was United’s fans who went home happiest. Liverpool have 46 points from 19 games, six more than Arsenal, while United moved up a place to 13th with 23 points.
Follow all the latest reaction from Anfield in our live blog below:
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
90 mins
Liverpool launch a counter and it’s squared into the box before Yoro produces a lovely challenge to aver the danger. It’s not for long though, as Bradley picks up the ball on the right before rifling in a disguised shot that forces a great save from Onana.
From the corner, it’s headed into the path of van Dijk, who can only direct his own header straight at Onana.
There’ll be SEVEN minutes of added time here.
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
89 mins
Half a chance for United as they work the corner short and it comes back to Fernandes, who hits an early shot that Alisson spills for another corner.
From the next corner, there’s pinball in the box but Liverpool block two shots and counter...
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
88 mins
Very frantic and scrappy stuff from both sides at the moment, as both look to gain momentum and some sort of advantage. Neither is managing to keep the ball at the moment, though United do win a corner.
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
86 mins
United also make a change, as Hojlund is replaced by Joshua Zirkzee, to a good reception from the travelling fans.
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
85 mins
Liverpool make two changes, as Harvey Elliott and Conor Bradley replace Gakpo and Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
83 mins
Half a chance for United as Fernandes swings in an early cross towards the far post, but it narrowly outruns the white shirts in the box.
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
82 mins
United win a corner but Alisson does well to punch away, before Salah can’t quite find the pass o the counter. Moments later, Alexander-Arnold drags back Fernandes as he’s booked.
United bring on Leny Yoro for de Ligt.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
80 mins
GOAL! Out of nowhere, United are level!
It all looks a bit pedestrian but United work it down the left, with Fernandes slipping a ball in to Garnacho. He stands up Konate and cuts back a cross that runs to Amad Diallo, who threads a finish through the defender’s legs for 2-2!
Liverpool 2-1 Man Utd
79 mins
It’s all a bit more frantic and sloppy from United now, and they’re clearly missing Mainoo in midfield. Their latest attack breaks down as Mazraoui’s ball to Garnacho has too much on it.
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