11 Sports

21 i

Liverpool and Man Utd Share Points at Anfield

Liverpool and Manchester United played to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield, a match that saw all goals scored in the second half. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah found the net for Liverpool, while Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo responded for Manchester United. Diallo's equalizer came just ten minutes before the final whistle, ensuring both teams walked away with a point.

Liverpool remains six points clear at the top of the Premier League table, holding a game in hand over their rivals. Manager Arne Slot reflected on the match, drawing comparisons to Liverpool's earlier 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest this season. Trent Alexander-Arnold faced criticism for his performance, with pundit Roy Keane suggesting he was only suited for League Two.

Despite the draw, Liverpool's position in the league remains strong, while Manchester United's performance was viewed as a mixed bag, showcasing both positives and areas needing improvement. The result also allowed Chelsea and Arsenal, who dropped points in their respective matches, to remain behind Liverpool in the standings.

In other Premier League news, Ipswich Town celebrated a significant victory, winning a home game for the first time in 20 years, impacting the relegation battle. Meanwhile, Southampton continues to struggle, potentially on course to become the worst team in Premier League history. Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus has shown a resurgence, scoring his first league goal in 326 days and adding four more in subsequent matches, signaling the end of his goal drought.

Injury updates revealed that Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling will be sidelined for weeks, affecting many fantasy football teams. Liverpool's dominance was further highlighted by their recent thrashing of West Ham, while Manchester City managed to secure a win after a challenging period. Nottingham Forest's performance has been noted for its nostalgic resemblance to their past successes under Brian Clough.

On the international stage, Vietnam celebrated a historic victory in the ASEAN Championships, defeating Thailand 2-3 (5-3 on aggregate). This win marked Vietnam's third title in the tournament's history and was celebrated widely, particularly after a hard-fought match that included a red card for Thailand, tipping the balance in favor of the Vietnamese team.

#EPL,#Liverpool,#ManchesterUnited,#VietnamFootball,#PremierLeague