In freezing conditions at Anfield, Liverpool and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, a match that ebbed and flowed with moments of brilliance and missed chances. The snowy pitch seemed to freeze the game in the first half, with neither side able to impose themselves or create clear-cut opportunities.
The second half, however, brought a dramatic turnaround. Manchester United struck first when Lisandro Martínez found the net, silencing the home crowd. Liverpool, stunned but undeterred, responded swiftly. Cody Gakpo scored a brilliant equalizer, and Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot, continuing his incredible run against United with his 13th league goal in 15 matches against their archrivals.
United, refusing to back down, regrouped and found their rhythm. André Onana was outstanding in goal, pulling off crucial saves to keep them in the game. In the 80th minute, Amad Diallo scored a memorable equalizer, reigniting hopes for a late winner.
However, United’s chance to secure victory slipped away in the final moments when Harry Maguire missed a golden opportunity inside Liverpool’s box. The draw, while thrilling, felt like a missed chance for United and a narrow escape for Liverpool, preserving the intensity of this historic rivalry.
