Manchester United showcased newfound resilience under manager Ruben Amorim, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield.
Lisandro Martinez gave United a surprise lead with a powerful strike, only for Cody Gakpo to equalize minutes later with a stunning finish. Mohamed Salah’s penalty, awarded after a VAR review for handball against Matthijs de Ligt, appeared to seal Liverpool’s win.
However, United fought back, with Amad Diallo scoring a crucial equaliser from Alejandro Garnacho’s assist. United almost claimed a famous victory, but Harry Maguire’s late miss from 12 yards out left the visitors ruing a golden chance to take all three points.
Liverpool, despite remaining six points clear at the top with a game in hand, were far from their best.
Trent Alexander-Arnold struggled defensively, with United capitalizing on his errors, including Martinez’s opener and the build-up to Diallo’s equalizer. Amid transfer speculation linking the right-back to Real Madrid, his poor performance led to an early substitution.
Amorim’s tactical adjustments, particularly the inclusion of Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte in midfield, strengthened United’s backbone and showcased the potential for revival.
While Liverpool avoided only their second league defeat, the draw signals United’s growing confidence and suggests brighter days ahead under Amorim’s leadership.
