Manchester United Dent Liverpool's Title Hopes in Thrilling 2-2 Draw
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Old Trafford Erupts as Ten Hag Celebrates
WEBManchester United and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Monday night, denting Liverpool's title hopes. Jadon Sancho gave United an early lead in the 16th minute, and Marcus Rashford doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute. Mohamed Salah pulled one back for Liverpool in the 81st minute, and Anthony Elanga equalized for United just two minutes later.
The result leaves Liverpool trailing leaders Arsenal by seven points, while Manchester United move up to fourth place in the Premier League table. Liverpool were looking to bounce back from their Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City on Thursday, but they were second best for much of the match. Manchester United, on the other hand, were excellent and deserved their point.
Manchester United started brightly and took the lead in the 16th minute. Sancho latched onto a pass from Bruno Fernandes and fired a low shot past Alisson Becker into the bottom corner. Liverpool struggled to create chances in the first half and went into the break behind.
Liverpool improved in the second half and pulled one back through Salah in the 81st minute. The Egyptian forward curled a stunning shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. However, Manchester United refused to give up and equalized just two minutes later through Elanga.
The result is a blow to Liverpool's title hopes, but they will still be confident of catching Arsenal. Manchester United, meanwhile, are now unbeaten in their last four matches and will be looking to continue their good form when they face Fulham on Saturday.
Assists
- WEB Sancho 16
- Rashford 53
- Martial 53
Old Trafford Erupted and Erik ten Hag Went Sprinting Down the Touchline Fist-Pumping the Air
Manchester United fans were in raptures at the final whistle as their team secured a hard-fought draw against Liverpool. Erik ten Hag celebrated by sprinting down the touchline and fist-pumping the air. It was a special moment for the United manager, who has overseen a remarkable turnaround in the club's fortunes since his arrival last summer.
Manchester United are now unbeaten in their last four matches and are looking like a team that is capable of challenging for the Premier League title. Ten Hag has instilled a sense of belief in his players, and they are now playing with a confidence and swagger that was missing under previous managers.
The draw against Liverpool was a particularly impressive result. Liverpool are one of the best teams in the world, and they were looking to bounce back from their Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City. However, Manchester United matched them every step of the way and deserved their point.
Ten Hag will be delighted with his team's performance, and he will now be looking to build on this result. Manchester United have a tough run of fixtures coming up, but they will be confident of continuing their good form.
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