Janice R. Andrews
Harry Maguire’s late-game miss proved decisive as Manchester United settled for a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.
The match began cautiously, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock during a cold Merseyside evening. The second half, however, delivered excitement as Lisandro Martinez gave United the lead with a clinical finish set up by Bruno Fernandes.
Liverpool quickly responded, leveling the score through Cody Gakpo’s stunning strike and Mohamed Salah’s composed penalty. United regained momentum with Amad Diallo’s goal, setting up a tense finale.
In the closing moments, United had a golden chance to secure victory. Manuel Ugarte sent a pinpoint ball into Liverpool’s half, finding Joshua Zirkzee, who laid it off perfectly for Maguire. However, the defender’s shot flew over the crossbar, leaving United fans frustrated.
Despite the missed opportunity, Manchester United displayed resilience under Ruben Amorim, while Liverpool fought hard to maintain their home record.
The result keeps both teams firmly in contention for European qualification, but Maguire’s missed chance may haunt United in the race for crucial points.
