Diallo earns Man United deserved draw at Liverpool

Manchester United's Amad Diallo and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister after the match at Anfield.
Manchester United's Amad Diallo and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister after the match at Anfield.
Image: REUTERS/Phil Noble

Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

It looked as though Ruben Amorim's United would go home empty-handed despite a vastly-improved display, but Diallo swept in a shot in the 80th minute to earn his side a point.

United had gone ahead in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez powered home a ferocious shot from a tight angle.

An off-key Liverpool responded seven minutes later, with Cody Gakpo curling home a stunning equaliser before Mohamed Salah put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot.

After Diallo's leveller, both sides had chances to win in a frantic finale — but it was United's fans who went home happiest. Liverpool have 46 points from 19 games, six more than Arsenal, while United moved up a place to 13th with 23 points.


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