When the fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is reignited, it is bound to bring excitement.
From the start, it was clear this fixture was to be no different.
Neither side wasted any time to fire a shot on target, with Alejandro Garnacho running onto Bruno Fernandes' ball to blast a shot into the back of the net. The flag was raised for offside, but it certainly set the tone for the sort of dogfight this match would be.
That pass to Garnacho was a fraction late!
— Manchester United Forever (@Utd_Forever7) April 7, 2024
If only that Garnacho goal stood 😭
— Ratatataa🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩✊🏽 (@malayalimanga1) April 7, 2024
It wasn't long until Liverpool actually bagged a goal, and deservedly so. A corner swung in by Dominik Szoboszlai reached Luis Diaz, who had plenty of time and space to whip it into the net.
Liverpool takes the lead with a goal from Luis Diaz. 🩸 pic.twitter.com/nSduInk9sT
— Football Gazette (@FootballGazett1) April 7, 2024
Luis Diaz has replicated Sadio Mané's goal-scoring style in the past two matches, demonstrating a knack for converting goals reminiscent of Mané's signature strikes.
— Coach Vuyo 🔥⚽️ (@MAVUYOSTAR) April 7, 2024
🇨🇴 Luis Díaz now has 10 goal contributions in his last 15 games for #LFC.
— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) April 7, 2024
7 goals and 3 assists in 13 starts is a really great return.
Been in a great run of form recently. Not just making an impact in the final third but also providing constant energy on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/dsMdDkMxIm
Another example of United not having the level of physicality needed to compete in any portion of the match.
— h (@htomufc) April 7, 2024
Then the goalscorer went down after colliding with Willy Kambwala. Fans were quick to share their thoughts on this, especially after Casemiro kicked the ball out of play and received a thumbs up from Jurgen Klopp...not good.
70,000 United fans at OLD TRAFFORD and we are stopping the game for a Liverpool player 🤦🏽♂️
— 🎥™️ (@EvkProductions) April 7, 2024
40' Boos ring around Old Trafford following Diaz going down after a challenge from Casemiro. #mufc
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) April 7, 2024
Luis Diaz down after caught by Kambwala #LFC
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) April 7, 2024
Liverpool have had 13 attempts. United have had none. #mufc have the ball and a man advantage but Casemiro stops the game.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 7, 2024
United will have been pleased to hear the whistle at half time, and it was clear fans were demanding more from the home side heading into the second 45.
#MUFC a confused mess. Midfield caught between two ideas in open play, responsibilities uncertain at set pieces. Fernandes having a shocker. It’s like a training game for Liverpool - they’re letting off United by being so wasteful.
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) April 7, 2024
The half-time stats from Old Trafford make for interesting reading... 📊
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 7, 2024
How will this contest end? 💬#MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/NijnH5WKki
Man Utd had ZERO shots in the first half vs. Liverpool, the first time they have failed to have a shot on goal before HT in the Premier League this season.
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 7, 2024
“Boys, where do I start? It’s boring. Imagine me at 72 watching this. Excite me.” Sir Alex Ferguson, 2013. pic.twitter.com/ISEYvNUw6Q
Just five minutes into the second half, and massively against the run of play, Bruno Fernandes dragged his team into the game. If you were still queuing for a half time drink at Old Trafford, then you'll have missed his unbelievable effort which nestled in the back of the net.
A fantastic strike from Bruno Fernandes to keep it on target when there was so little time to think about it. Old Trafford is rocking now #mufc
— Rich Fay (@RichFay) April 7, 2024
Manchester United equalize from their very first shot. After Liverpool had 16 shots or so. It was inevitable. Absolutely diabolical
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) April 7, 2024
If you’re not as adventurous as Bruno Fernandes, you don’t try that. His risk taking has brought Man United back into the game.
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) April 7, 2024
50 - Bruno Fernandes has scored his 50th Premier League goal from Manchester United's very first shot of this match against Liverpool in the 50th minute. Bullseye. pic.twitter.com/xNiJ9MDSft
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 7, 2024
The Theatre of Dreams truly came alive after the equaliser, with end-to-end football on the cards for the rest of the game. However, Jurgen Klopp did look like he was transitioning into his villain era on the sidelines.
Jurgen Klopp's last game against Manchester United as Liverpool manager. pic.twitter.com/KjuMcjRCJ6
— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) April 7, 2024
Jurgen Klopp rightly looking frustrated at Liverpool's finishing. This is exactly what happened in the FA Cup game. Finish it.
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) April 7, 2024
If we manage to make Jurgen Klopp retire trophiless. Give Erik Ten Hag a 10 year contract. pic.twitter.com/euPtzqIRZp
— Eric (@ericmufc__) April 7, 2024
It didn't take long for starboy Kobbie Mainoo to put United ahead with an absolutely beauty of a goal. His first ever goal at Old Trafford - what a moment.
Arsenal and Manchester City fans also joined in on the hype. United had a lot of support online.
He deserves the young player of the season
— KOBZ (@AgbaKobz) April 7, 2024
Kobbie Mainoo is the best midfielder in the world🏴👑 pic.twitter.com/AUypwGLXvc
— H (@Rashford7i) April 7, 2024
Kobbie Mainoo. That's the tweet.
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 7, 2024
been a united fan my whole life since 10:30am EST i love our starboy kobbie mainoo so so much
— Aaron West (@oeste) April 7, 2024
When you come up against Kobbie Mainoo pic.twitter.com/w63tWqrSKw
— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) April 7, 2024
Kobbie Mainoo. Him. Generational.#MUNLIV | #MUFC pic.twitter.com/c8HTUzGu9w
— Josh Wyatt (@JoshWyattJ) April 7, 2024
An unnecessary foul from Aaron Wan-Bissaka then shifted the game once more, as in the final 10 minutes Liverpool were gifted a penalty, which they took full advantage of.
Mohamed Salah stepped up to take it, and shortly after the scoreline stood at 2-2.
6 - Mo Salah has scored six Premier League goals at Old Trafford, the most of any visiting player in the competition's history, overtaking Steven Gerrard's five. Theatre. pic.twitter.com/rJhDQl1N16
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 7, 2024
Salah captainers right now pic.twitter.com/7Uri7yMDp6
— FPL Marcin (@FPLMarcin) April 7, 2024
Seven minutes of stoppage time was added on to the game, with both sides level at 90 minutes.
Yet, no further goals could be scored and Liverpool were forced to settle below Arsenal in the Premier League.
🚨⏳ FULL-TIME: Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) April 7, 2024
AN INTENSE GAME COMES TO AN END!#MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/9PpmwvtUUD
It’s now Arsenal’s to lose. Man United have done the Gunners a huge favour.#JoySports pic.twitter.com/yxdaPgS4DD
— #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) April 7, 2024
Arsenal should be winning the league now. Where do you see them dropping points versus Liverpool and Man City?
— Hugh Woozencroft (@HughWoozencroft) April 7, 2024
(Not rhetorical)
Delighted with a point but Man Utd aren't fooling anyone! #MNULIV
Liverpool only trophy this season.....#MNULIV pic.twitter.com/ZrvTPBqLW5
— BLAC™ (@ArseLegend) April 7, 2024
