By Victor Kanayo
Liverpool and Manchester United ended their much anticipated Premier League match in a 2-2 draw at Anfiled.
The Reds were looking like they have scooped a victory before Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser.
The draw ensured that United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
Diallo, whose winner at the end of extra-time knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup in a classic quarter-final last season, stole a point with a cool finish.
United, written off as cannon fodder, had deservedly led through a Lisandro Martinez’s strike early in the second half, before a spectacular Cody Gakpo equaliser and a Mo Salah penalty propelled Liverpool into the lead.
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.
In all, this was easily United’s best performance under Portuguese manager Amorim, who also deserves credit for stiffening United’s midfield with Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte, who worked well alongside the promptings of captain Bruno Fernandes.
It looked like they would suffer with Liverpool in front but United’s response was outstanding, not only getting that equaliser but looking just as likely as the league leaders to snatch a late winner.
