Manchester United Show Grit to Hold Liverpool

Manchester United displayed newfound resilience under manager Ruben Amorim to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool, avoiding a fourth straight league defeat for the first time since 1979. United shocked Anfield by taking the lead in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez smashed a powerful finish past Alisson. Liverpool responded seven minutes later through Cody Gakpo’s brilliant angled strike.

A handball by Matthijs de Ligt, confirmed by VAR, allowed Mohamed Salah to put Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot, equaling Thierry Henry’s Premier League tally of 175 goals. However, United refused to back down. Amad Diallo fresh off his winner against Manchester City, equalized with a composed finish from Alejandro Garnacho’s assist. Harry Maguire nearly clinched a dramatic victory but skied a late chance from close range.

This was United’s best performance under Amorim, who earned plaudits for his midfield setup featuring Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte alongside Bruno Fernandes. United showed grit and confidence, matching Liverpool’s intensity and leaving with a hard-earned point. For Liverpool, Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a nightmare game amid ongoing transfer speculation linking him to Real Madrid. His defensive lapses contributed to both United goals and his misfiring passes disrupted Liverpool’s rhythm.

Substituted shortly after Diallo’s equalizer, Alexander-Arnold’s struggles were a glaring weakness in an otherwise dominant campaign for the league leaders. Despite their six-point lead at the top with a game in hand on Arsenal, Liverpool were far from their best. Manchester United, buoyed by this performance, showcased a renewed spirit and tenacity that could signal a turning point in their season under Amorim.