In a pulsating encounter that ebbed and flowed throughout, Liverpool and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at a raucous Anfield.In a pulsating encounter that ebbed and flowed throughout, Liverpool and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at a raucous Anfield. The hosts started the brighter, with Mohamed Salah testing David de Gea early on. However, it was the visitors who struck first against the run of play. In the 22nd minute, Bruno Fernandes latched onto a long ball from Victor Lindelöf and raced clear to slot the ball past Alisson Becker. Liverpool responded well and equalized just five minutes later. Sadio Mané’s shot from the edge of the area deflected off Harry Maguire and looped into the net, leaving de Gea helpless. The second half continued in the same vein, with both teams creating chances but struggling to find a decisive goal. However, in the 53rd minute, Manchester United took the lead again. This time it was Marcus Rashford who found the back of the net, finishing off a swift counter-attack led by Fernandes. It looked as though the visitors were heading towards victory, but Liverpool refused to give up. In the 85th minute, Virgil van Dijk towered above everyone else to head in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner and salvage a point for his team. The draw ended a run of six consecutive defeats for Liverpool against Manchester United, and it maintained their unbeaten start to the season. However, it was a missed opportunity for the home side to climb above their rivals in the table. The match was also notable for the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Anfield for the first time since leaving Manchester United in 2009. The Portuguese forward was given a warm reception by the Liverpool fans, and he even scored a goal that was ruled out for offside. Overall, the match was a testament to the enduring rivalry between the two clubs. It was a tense and exciting encounter, and it will be remembered for years to come.
