- Manchester United and Liverpool played out a dramatic 2-2 draw at Old Trafford
- Mo Salah set several records by converting his penalty in the final phase
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Mo Salah made history at Old Trafford as Manchester United and Liverpool played out a breathless 2-2 draw on Sunday.
The hosts had their moments early on, but Jurgen Klopp’s side regained control soon afterwards and were rewarded for their momentum when Luis Diaz fired home from a corner to put his side ahead.
United failed to register a single shot on target in the opening 45 minutes but were strengthened after the restart when Bruno Fernandes took advantage of a mistake to score from 50 yards.
After finding their way back into the match, United took the lead with a brilliant goal from Kobbie Mainoo before Mo Salah leveled the match from twelve yards.
Mail Sport’s Chris Wheeler was at Old Trafford to bring you four things you might have missed.
A tough match between Manchester United and Liverpool ultimately ended level at Old Trafford
United came from behind to lead through Kobbie Mainoo, but Mo Salah saved a point for the visitors from the penalty spot
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SIR JIM WATCHING AT OLD TRAFFORD
Three days after witnessing Manchester United’s stunning capitulation at Chelsea, new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had recovered sufficiently to see Erik ten Hag play at Old Trafford again.
Ratcliffe turned up in a smart green suit which thankfully was a different shade to Liverpool’s kit. What the Ineos billionaire has made of another crazy episode in United’s season is anyone’s guess.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe donned a green suit as he watched what turned out to be a breathless affair
SALAH MAKES HISTORY FROM THE PLACE
Mo Salah’s late penalty meant he became the first opponent player to score in four consecutive Premier League games at Old Trafford.
With his sixth goal here, the Egyptian also moved ahead of Anfield legend Steven Gerrard as the player with the most goals in the Premier League at the home of Liverpool’s great rivals, and Alan Shearer as the highest goalscorer in the Premier League against United with eleven goals – and 14 in all competitions.
Mo Salah made history when he scored a draw from twelve yards
DIRECTOR’S BOX WITH STARS
This match will always be a big draw and among the celebrities in the Old Trafford directors’ box were Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy, founders of the so-called Irish supergroup Boyzlife after leaving Westlife and Boyzone, and darts sensation Luke Littler.
McFadden certainly enjoyed Kobbie Mainoo’s goal, but not as much as United academy head Nick Cox, who was absolutely delighted with the teenager.
RED DOMINATED THE NUMBER OF SHOTS
There are many reasons why Liverpool will wonder why they didn’t win this match, but a shot count of 28-9 in their favor will probably be high on the list. They also beat United 34-6 at Anfield in December, meaning Jurgen Klopp’s side drew both of their games against United this season despite conceding 62 shots – a Premier League record against a single opponent – compared to United’s 17 .
It was 15-0 at half-time before Bruno Fernandes scored from halfway with United’s first effort. The xG value on his target was 0.01.
Jurgen Klopp’s side set an unwanted record as a result of their dominance against their bitter rivals