Man United 2-2 Liverpool LIVE REACTION: Reds miss chance to go top despite late Salah penalty as Arsenal handed huge title boost
Manchester United damaged Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes after holding their arch-rivals to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
Jurgen Klopp's side somehow squandered the chance to return to the top despite not offering up a single shot in the first-half.
With Luis Diaz finding the net from close range, it felt like a game that Jurgen Klopp's side were set to kill off before Jarell Quansah endured a moment to forget.
Under no pressure, the 21-year-old squared a pass straight into the path of Bruno Fernandes who responded by scoring a stunning 40-yard effort in front of the Stretford End.
Erik ten Hag’s side unbelievably completed the comeback with England starlet Kobbie Mainoo curling 17 minutes later.
With the title slipping out of their hands, Aaron Wan-Bissaka gave Mohamed Salah the chance to equalise from the penalty spot after bundling over Harvey Elliott.
Liverpool pushed for the winner but ultimately had to settle for a point and now remain behind Arsenal on goal difference.
The Reds are currently top of the Premier League and flying, with another win moving them one step closer to getting their hands on the title.
And that's it from us!
Salah's late goal helped Liverpool to remain level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table.
Klopp's side did lose their grasp on top spot though, dropping down to second on goal difference.
Heading into the final seven games of the campaign, only one point separates the three title challengers in Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
So we are in for a special end-of-season run-in - to read more of our coverage, click below...
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“We were in a bit of a rush – I’d have loved us to take an extra touch. You always have to take different things from the game. I know the outside world will get nervous but we have to be calm – it’s going to be full of life, excitement and desire.
“The goals we have scored have got us where we are. We need to build on that. We’re deal with that in the right way.
“I’m not over the moon but it’s OK. You take what you get. If we were more clinical then we could’ve won here.”
On the title race, Klopp added: “The team that wins the league deserves it – that means it’s really difficult. We are in that race. And I’m fine with it.”
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Klopp: It's a point gained not two dropped
Klopp speaking to Sky Sports: “We should have won the game – that’s clear. We caused a few problems for ourselves. We controlled the game, scored first and should’ve had other goals.
“They had no shots in the first half. But we made a mistake and they used that immediately – it was well executed from Bruno. Then the stadium is coming and they score another screamer. A wonderful goal.
"But we found a way back in the game. We had big chances before they scored and after they scored. It’s a point at Manchester United.
“I know how people will see it – two points lost but we have a point more than we had before the game in an away game at Manchester United. These games are more special for us than other teams. They put an extra shift it.”
Mainoo: 'It's an unbelievable feeling to score'
Mainoo to Sky Sports: "Disappointed to be honest. I think we performed really well in the second half. The lads made minor mistakes and if we iron them out then we win the game.
"It's an unbelievable feeling to score my first Old Trafford goal and to do it in this fixture was even more special. We didn't get the three points and that's the main thing.
"Mistakes happen in games and they can be detrimental. It's tough and it takes it out of you.
"Again, details that we've missed. I have my own jobs in the team but the flick-on got to him in space."
Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
A draw for Liverpool means that they sit in second spot behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Meanwhile, Man United sit sixth and 11 points from fourth.
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Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
This was the goal where everything changed and it could be the one that ends Liverpool's Premier League title challenge.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
Roy Keane added: "For Liverpool, they should have won the game.
"But that point might be crucial come the end of the season.
"They were behind with five to 10 minutes to go at Old Trafford where it is never easy.
"I'm sure Jurgen Klopp will have mixed emotions. He will be delighted with his side's performance but they gifted United a way into the game.
"In the end, they clawed their way back for a draw and that could be vital at the end of the season."
Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
Jamie Redknapp to Sky Sports: "Man United will be delighted with a point but Liverpool on the hand, they should have been 3-0 up at half time.
"They had so many chances. They dominated the match.
"It's certainly two points dropped. They will be furious because it is a game they had so much control in.
"At the end, they tried to muster something and it would have been a massive three points if they could have got it. But you can see in the faces of the players, they are dejected right now. it's a game they should have won."
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Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
Carragher told Sky Sports: "Liverpool have only got themselves to blame, same as in the FA Cup game.
"Not clinical enough and it's definitely two points dropped."
Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
Gary Neville told Sky Sports: "Man United are an odd bunch.
"They were so poor in the first half but grateful for a draw in the end after an improved second half."
Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
Klopp's men should have romped home and yet now they've handed the initiative to Arsenal.
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Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
Liverpool's xG of 3.57 is their most they've had in the Premier League this season without winning the match.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool Reaction
25% of the penalty goals scored against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League have been scored by Liverpool. The Reds have scored seven of the 28 Manchester United have conceded at home, five more than any other team (Bournemouth, Newcastle and Spurs all with 2).
Man United 2-2 Liverpool FULL TIME
Mac Allister's free-kick is headed out as far as Elliott to hit on the volley but it's straight at Onana and that's that!
The full-time whistle is blown - advantage Arsenal!
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
97' - Diaz somehow keeps a ball in play on the touchline before embarking on a solo run to get up the pitch.
He turns back and is wiped out by Casemiro who is booked.
This is it - the last chance!
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
96' - Jones is fouled in the middle and Van Dijk plays it quickly to Gomez but his pass through to Salah is overhit.
Liverpool running out of time...
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
94' - Elliott's deep cross is turned back into a dangerous area by Robertson and Diaz on the lunge volleys it skywards.
Antony rages at the referee- he feels he was pushed by Robertson and is shown a yellow card for his protests.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
93' - Gakpo leads the counter-attack as he jinks between multiple players before he's wiped out from behind by Mount.
The former Chelsea man picks up a yellow card.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
91' - The corner is a deep one over everyone but the whistle goes for a foul against Liverpool as Salah dashes out to retrieve the ball.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
90' - Casemiro's botched clearances gifts it to Robertson whose cross is turned behind for another corner by Fernandes.
SEVEN MINUTES ADDED ON!
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
89' - Elliott's clipped ball almost releases Salah through the middle who cuts inside Dalot but has Fernandes to cover.
The United captain does the defensive job for his team as he pokes it back to Onana to hack away.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
88' - The tension at Old Trafford is palpable - Liverpool dominating the ball but vulnerable to the counter.
Salah gives the ball away and Jones takes one for the team as he wipes out Amrabat in the centre to pick up a yellow card.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
86' - Diaz and Dalot both go crashing into the advertising boards chasing a clipped ball over the top.
A goal-kick is awarded and both players thankfully seem ok.
Man United 2-2 Liverpool
All of Liverpool's last seven Premier League penalty goals against Manchester United have been at Old Trafford, with Mo Salah's goal the first from the spot for the Reds in this fixture since James Milner in January 2017.
GOAL! Man United 2-2 Liverpool Mohamed Salah
84' - IN LIVERPOOL'S HOUR OF NEED SALAH RISES TO THE TASK!
The wind is so strong Salah has to reposition the ball several times before he finally puffs out his chest and takes his run-up.
He sends Onana the wrong way as he strokes the ball home.
