Premier League 2023-24: Manchester United Dent Liverpool’s Title Hopes After 2-2 Draw at Old Trafford

Manchester United denied Liverpool victory as Mohamed Salah's late penalty secured a 2-2 draw in Jurgen Klopp's final visit to Old Trafford. You can find additional sports news here.

Liverpool dominated the first half with 16 shots on goal, one of which was converted by Luis Diaz to give them the lead. However, Bruno Fernandes scored an incredible goal to level the game for Manchester United. He intercepted a poor pass from Jarell Quansah and fired the ball from 50 yards out, beating Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

United took an unexpected lead when Kobbie Mainoo curled a beautiful finish into the top corner, capitalizing on Liverpool's earlier missed chances. However, the game took a different turn when Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot after Aaron Wan-Bissaka fouled Harvey Elliott.

Manchester United managed to avoid consecutive defeats by securing a draw in their latest match. This result came after their narrow 4-3 loss to Chelsea earlier in the week. The draw also had the added benefit of disrupting their old rivals' title aspirations, leaving current league leaders Arsenal in the driving seat to win the crown.

"We should have won the game - that's clear. We caused a few problems for ourselves. We controlled the game, scored first, and should've had other goals. They had no shots in the first half. But we made a mistake and they used that immediately - it was well executed from Bruno. Then the stadium is coming and they score another screamer. A wonderful goal.

Klopp spoke about the match:

Mainoo celebrated by sprinting to the corner flag after becoming the first 18-year-old to score a league goal against Liverpool since Cesc Fabregas did it for Arsenal in 2005.

"It's an unbelievable feeling to score my first Old Trafford goal, and to do it in this fixture was even more special." "We didn't get the three points and that's the main thing. I think we performed really well in the second half. The lads made minor mistakes and if we iron them out then we win the game."

Mainoo told Sky Sports after his spectacular goal:

With seven games left in the tight title race, Liverpool and Arsenal are level on 71 points, with the Gunners ahead on goal difference and defending champions Manchester City third with 70 points. Manchester City will play against Luton at Etihad Stadium on Saturday next week. Arsenal will face Aston Villa on Super Sunday at Emirates Stadium, while Liverpool will host Crystal Palace on Sunday at Anfield Stadium.