Arch-nemesis Manchester United and Liverpool added a new chapter to their fabled rivalry on Premier League Matchday 31 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon (April 7). Many expected the visitors to boss proceedings in Manchester. And while they were by far the better team in the first half, United made them really earn their money in the second half. It finally ended 2-2 on Sunday, costing Liverpool their two-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table and causing them to slip to second place.
Liverpool Thoroughly Dominate Manchester United In First Half At Old Trafford
The iconic Old Trafford demanded Manchester United make a statement of intent against their bitter foes on Sunday. And in the second minute, they seemingly gave the fans what they wished for. Bruno Fernandes threaded the ball through two Liverpool defenders, sending Alejandro Garnacho clear. The Argentinian took the ball around Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and found the back of the net, but much to the home fans’ dismay, the offside flag went up right away.
Having endured an early scare, the Merseysiders pulled up their socks and took the game by the scruff of its neck. In the third minute, Dominik Szoboszlai dispatched a piledriver from the left side of the box, drawing a fine save from Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana. The Hungarian got another two excellent opportunities to put the visitors in front in the 11th and 18th minutes, but he failed to hit the target on both occasions.
After a spell of undeniable dominance, Jurgen Klopp’s side got their go-ahead goal in the 23rd minute. Darwin Nunez attacked Andy Robertson’s corner with vigor, flicking it onto Diaz’s path. The Colombian dispatched a venomous scissor-kick to beat Onana at the near post.
In the 36th minute, Szoboszlai gave Mohamed Salah a glorious opportunity to double Liverpool’s cushion, laying the ball to him on the right side of the Man Utd goal. The Egyptian King…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-04-07 17:11:45
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