Liverpool miss chance to top Premier League over Man United draw

Liverpool missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after a 2-2 thriller against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Liverpool level with Arsenal at the top as the Gunners lead the Premier League on goal difference.

Luis Diaz put Liverpool ahead in a one-sided first half during which they had 16 shots to United’s zero but Bruno Fernandes levelled in sensational style when he pounced on Jarell Quansah’s poor pass to beat the stranded Caoimhin Kelleher from 50 yards out.

United took an unlikely lead when Kobbie Mainoo curled a beautiful finish into the top corner, punishing Liverpool’s earlier wastefulness.

The game however took another twist when Mohamed Salah netted from the penalty spot after Aaron Wan-Bissaka had fouled Harvey Elliott.

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It was another extraordinary contest between the two sides, only three weeks after the seven-goal FA Cup thriller from which United emerged victorious, and it remained open until the last.

In the end, the draw ensures United avoid back-to-back defeats following their 4-3 loss to Chelsea in midweek, allowing them to dent their old rivals’ title hopes in the process, with leaders Arsenal now in pole position.

United return to action on Saturday, April 13, travelling to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Liverpool play the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, hosting Atalanta.

The Star