Diallo Earns Man Utd Deserved Draw at Liverpool

Date: 06 January 2025 - 22:11

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LIVERPOOL (AFP) - Amad Diallo struck a late equalizer 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 draw and prevent Liverpool from opening an eight-point lead at the top.
United went 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 equalizer before Mohamed Salah put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot.
After Diallo’s leveler both sides had chances to win in a frantic finale with United’s Harry Maguire spooning a glorious chance over the crossbar with the last kick of the game.
As the fans made for the exits on a freezing afternoon it was United’s who were happiest after watching a display that offered hope of better things to come in 2025.
Liverpool remain in control of the title race with 46 points from 19 games, six ahead of Arsenal with a game in hand as they seek to equal United’s 20 English crowns.
United moved up a place to 13th with 23 poi nts.