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Man Utd fans ‘on their feet applauding’ as Leny Yoro saves Ruben Amorim’s side in Anfield thriller
One Liverpool star was left red-faced as a result
MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left “on their feet applauding” after Leny Yoro saved Ruben Amorim’s side against Liverpool.
The two teams played out a thrilling encounter at Anfield on Sunday, with the Premier League clash ending 2-2.
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Lisandro Martinez thumped United ahead to give his side a shock second-half lead.
But Cody Gakpo pulled one back moments later as Liverpool moved up a gear.
The league leaders’ breakthrough then came when Matthijs de Ligt gave away a penalty for a handball.
Top scorer Mo Salah stepped up and fired home his spot-kick for a 2-1 lead.
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However, United were not giving up without a fight.
And their doggedness was rewarded when Amad Diallo poked home for 2-2, sealing a deserved point for his side.
Despite United’s fightback, they almost conceded a third goal late on.
After throwing players forward for an attack, the visitors were quickly hit on a break by Liverpool.
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Arne Slot’s side charged forward at a furious pace as sub Darwin Nunez took control of the ball.
But milliseconds before he could work his magic, the Uruguayan was brilliantly dispossessed by United defender Yoro.
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The teen centre-back, who has missed a large chunk of the season with injury since signing from Lille for £52m in the summer, had come in the 83rd minute for De Ligt.
Yet he showed no signs of rustiness with an exquisitely-timed sliding tackle to rob Nunez and end Liverpool’s fearsome break.
United fans were certainly delighted by Yoro’s heroics.
One said: “Leny Yoro, that tackle on Nunez, I am on my feet applauding.”
Another declared: “Leny Yoro you are special.”
One noted: “Leny Yoro I’m standing up on my feet clapping wow.”
Another added: “Leny Yoro I’m on my feet with that tackle.”
Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool
Andre Onana - 7
Saved well from Alexis Mac Allister early on and looked strong on set-pieces - could do nothing about either goal and almost stopped Mo Salah’s penalty.
Another two saves right at the death helped his men earn a point.
Noussair Mazraoui - 7
Strong performance to help frustrate Liverpool and produced important interceptions and tackles to clear danger.
Matthijs de Ligt - 7
The Dutchman was another impressive member of the back three and seemed on a mission not to leave Anfield without a share of the spoils.
Harry Maguire - 7
Marshalled the defence well and won several big tackles and clearances.
Had his day spoiled by a yellow card for what looked to a be another great challenge and then blazed over right at the death.
Lisandro Martinez - 7
Excellent alongside the rest of the back three and finished his strike like a seasoned striker.
Diogo Dalot - 7
Played on the front foot and was an attacking threat throughout but landed himself a booking for a needless and blatant foul on Mo Salah.
Kobbie Mainoo - 7
Great defensive and compact display as he got the better of his England rival Curtis Jones in front of Thomas Tuchel.
Was only taken off after United fell behind as his manager went more offensive.
Manuel Ugarte - 6
Just got caught out of position and was punished for Cody Gakpo’s goal, which marred an otherwise hard-fought and disciplined display.
Amad Diallo - 7
Turning into a man capable of producing big moments after another crucial strike. Had messed up twice in two earlier attacks but took his goal superbly.
Bruno Fernandes - 8
The skipper was on top form for the Red Devils both defensively and with the ball.
Led his team well and fully deserved at least a point.
Rasmus Hojlund - 5
Came underfire for slack marking from Fernandes early doors then blew a big chance after beating the offside trap - a chance you NEED to take at Anfield.
Struggled to make much of an impact with the ball.
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