Premier League: Salah's penalty rescues Liverpool in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Apr 7, 2024, 10.46 PM IST
NEW DELHI: Mohamed Salah's late penalty salvaged a valuable point for Liverpool as they battled to a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, bringing them level on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Salah showcased his clinical prowess in the 84th minute, converting a penalty kick to score his sixth league goal at Old Trafford, surpassing Steven Gerrard's previous record of five.
With the draw, Liverpool and Arsenal now sit atop the league standings with 71 points each, with Arsenal holding the edge on goal difference. Manchester City follow closely in third place with 70 points, while Manchester United remain in sixth position with 49 points.
The match saw an array of thrilling goals, with Luis Diaz opening the scoring for Liverpool in the 23rd minute after a precise corner from Dominik Szoboszlai found Darwin Nunez, whose header setup Diaz for a close-range volley.
However, Manchester United quickly responded in the second half, with Bruno Fernandes netting his 50th league goal for the side with a remarkable lob from the center circle in the 50th minute.
Kobbie Mainoo extended United's lead with a stunning strike from inside the 18-yard box in the 67th minute, becoming the first 18-year-old to score a league goal against Liverpool since Cesc Fabregas in 2005.
Despite Mainoo's heroics, Liverpool fought back and were awarded a penalty when Harvey Elliott was fouled in the box. Salah made no mistake from the spot, securing a vital point for Liverpool.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expressed disappointment at not securing the win but praised his team's resilience. Despite dominating possession and recording 28 shots compared to United's nine, Liverpool were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.
The draw marks the first time Liverpool failed to win a league game in which they held a lead since October, but Klopp remains optimistic about their title chances, emphasizing the importance of deserving the league title.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, despite briefly leading through goals from Fernandes and Mainoo, continue to struggle against Liverpool in the Premier League, with just one win in their last 12 league encounters against their rivals.
(With inputs from Reuters)
Salah showcased his clinical prowess in the 84th minute, converting a penalty kick to score his sixth league goal at Old Trafford, surpassing Steven Gerrard's previous record of five.
With the draw, Liverpool and Arsenal now sit atop the league standings with 71 points each, with Arsenal holding the edge on goal difference. Manchester City follow closely in third place with 70 points, while Manchester United remain in sixth position with 49 points.
The match saw an array of thrilling goals, with Luis Diaz opening the scoring for Liverpool in the 23rd minute after a precise corner from Dominik Szoboszlai found Darwin Nunez, whose header setup Diaz for a close-range volley.
However, Manchester United quickly responded in the second half, with Bruno Fernandes netting his 50th league goal for the side with a remarkable lob from the center circle in the 50th minute.
Kobbie Mainoo extended United's lead with a stunning strike from inside the 18-yard box in the 67th minute, becoming the first 18-year-old to score a league goal against Liverpool since Cesc Fabregas in 2005.
Despite Mainoo's heroics, Liverpool fought back and were awarded a penalty when Harvey Elliott was fouled in the box. Salah made no mistake from the spot, securing a vital point for Liverpool.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expressed disappointment at not securing the win but praised his team's resilience. Despite dominating possession and recording 28 shots compared to United's nine, Liverpool were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.
The draw marks the first time Liverpool failed to win a league game in which they held a lead since October, but Klopp remains optimistic about their title chances, emphasizing the importance of deserving the league title.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, despite briefly leading through goals from Fernandes and Mainoo, continue to struggle against Liverpool in the Premier League, with just one win in their last 12 league encounters against their rivals.
(With inputs from Reuters)