Liverpool host Manchester United in Premier League this afternoon as the league leaders look to extend their lead at the top of the table, with the game set to resume despite heavy snow during the night.
A second safety meeting was held shortly before midday to determine whether the clash could be staged at Anfield after an amber weather warning was issued for much of the north of England. I the green light is given with the situation improving in the city after runways were closed earlier at both Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport amid widespread travel disruption.
With the device on, Arne Slott‘s side will look to take further control of the title race. More points dropped for Arsenal yesterday only strengthens Liverpool’s position with a game still in hand against their rivals. Things are rather less buoyant at Old Trafford at the moment with arrival Reuben Amorim not transforming the fortunes of Manchester United. The visitors have won just two league games since taking over in November, with recent defeats to Wolves and Newcastle illustrating the scale of the job on the Portuguese’s hands.
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FULL TIME! Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
The referee blows the final whistle and the spoils are shared at Anfield! It was a good game in the end, and all things considered, it’s a point that both sides will take.
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:29
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
CLOSE! How Maguire didn’t score! United come again and get to Zirkzee in the box. Alisson rushes off the line, and the Dutchman hits Maguire, whose shot flies over the crossbar! He jumped up and hit his shin!
On the replay, it looks like it would be offside anyway.
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:28
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
Stupid foul by Robertson as he pulled Diallo as the Ivorian was in the far corner. Will United even bother to do that? They know how dangerous hosts are on vacation.
Fernandes crossed and went towards the goal, but it was blocked!
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:26
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
Jota drives towards the box, but sees his shot blocked. It’s all Liverpool now, but Robertson’s ball to Gravenberch goes the wrong way for a throw-in.
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:25
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
Great cross from Yor, but Garnacho is offside and that gives Liverpool a chance to attack. Salah then wins the corner.
It will be Robertson to deliver – he heads but Amad clears but the hosts will come again.
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:24
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
Liverpool start a counter attack and it is swept into the box before Yoro produces a wonderful challenge to deny the danger. Not for long, though, as Bradley collects the ball on the right before whipping in a sneaky shot that forces an excellent save from Onana.
From the corner he moves towards van Dijk, who can only direct his header straight at Onana.
There will be SEVEN minutes of added time here.
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:22
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
Half-chance for United as they take a corner short and it’s back to Fernandes, who hits an early shot that Alisson sends in for another corner.
From the next corner, there is a pinball in the box, but Liverpool blocks two shots and a counterattack…
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:20
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
Very frantic and edgy stuff on both sides right now as both look to gain momentum and some sort of advantage. Neither manage to keep hold of the ball at this point, although United take a corner.
Chris Wilson5 January 2025 18:18