The opening of the match was all about when, and not if, Liverpool would score.
Finally, after 23 minutes, Luiz Diaz broke the deadlock. Liverpool continued to press and by the time the first half was over they had 15 shots on goal.
But Manchester United always has an ace up its sleeve in this big meeting. Bruno Fernandes received the ball after Liverpool sloppiness and he pulled straight away, well outside and over the goalkeeper who had left the goal.
Manchester United surprisingly took the lead after a beautiful goal by Kobbie Mainoo, but Mohamed Salah equalized from the penalty spot. And despite Liverpool’s big advantage throughout the match, Liverpool failed to secure all three points and it ended 2-2.
– We gave the match away. The fact that we don’t take three points is tough, says 18-year-old Mainoo to Sky Sports.
Liverpool thus did not manage to rise to the top of the league in the Premier League, but they share points with Arsenal, who, however, have a better goal difference.
