The prestigious Manchester United vs Liverpool duel ended in a draw with a score of 2-2. The match lasted fiercely for 90 minutes, both teams took turns winning.
Sunday (7/4/2024), Man United hosted Liverpool at Old Trafford in Week 32 of the 2023/2024 Premier League. The Reds were more favored, but Man United appeared with more energy in front of their own supporters.
This time Liverpool took the lead through Luis Diaz’s goal in the 23rd minute. Man United then took the lead through goals from Bruno Fernandes (50′) and Kobbie Mainoo (67′) in the second half.
It was only at the end of the match that Liverpool equalized through Mohamed Salah’s penalty in the 84th minute. The score 2-2 did not change until the referee blew the long whistle.
This draw was not satisfactory for both teams. Liverpool is stuck in second place, Man United is stuck in sixth place in the Premier League standings.
The match started with high intensity. Man United immediately kicked off. After just two minutes, Garnacho had time to break through Kelleher’s goal, but it was immediately ruled out for offside.
Liverpool also responded by matching MU’s intensity. The match was fierce in the first 15 minutes. The Reds had more chances.
In the 23rd minute, Liverpool broke the deadlock. Robertson’s cross from the right side, Nunez deflected the ball to the far post, and was met by Diaz’s scissor kick from close range. Goal! Man United 0-1 Liverpool.
The change in score did not change the rhythm of the match much. Buying and selling attacks continue to occur. Liverpool had a number of opportunities until 30 minutes went by, Onana performed quite well.
In the final 5 minutes, Liverpool still maintained the same attack intensity. Salah and Szoboszlai took turns getting chances, but there were still no additional goals. Score 0-1.
The match continued again with a rhythm that was not much different. Liverpool tried to control the ball, but conceded.
In the 50th minute, Bruno cut off Quansah’s pass in the middle of the field. The Portuguese midfielder immediately fired from the middle, Kelleher was too forward, the ball bounced into Liverpool’s empty goal. Goal! Man United 1-1 Liverpool.
In the 67th minute, MU took the lead. Mainoo combination with Wan Bissaka on the left side. Mainoo then outwit Curtis, opened up space and fired a curling shot. Goal! Man United 2-1 Liverpool.
In the 82nd minute, Liverpool was awarded a penalty. Casemiro handball, the referee points to the spot. Salah stepped forward as executioner and sent Onana in the wrong direction. Goal! Man United 2-2 Liverpool.
An extra 10 minutes didn’t change anything. Final score 2-2 for the Manchester United vs Liverpool match.
