The Argentine defender of Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez, he scored a great goal Liverpool in the 2-2 draw for the twentieth round of the Premier League, where his compatriot, Alexis MacAllister, provided assistance.
Martínez, 26 years old and who is a key piece both in his team and in the Argentine national team, put Manchester United ahead seven minutes into the second half of the match that took place at the stadium in Anfield, after receiving great assistance from the Portuguese Bruno Fernández and burst the goal with a very powerful shot at the Liverpool goalkeeper, the Brazilian Alisson.
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However, the joy was short-lived for those from Manchester because the Dutchman Cody Gakpo equalized the match just seven minutes later after an assist from Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and with a definition similar to that of Martínez.
It seemed that Liverpool were going to win when the Egyptian Mohamed Salah scored from a penalty to make it 2-1 provisional 25 minutes into the second half.
However, Manchester United achieved the final 2-2 at 35 minutes into the second half, through a definition by Amad Diallowho was assisted by the Argentine Alejandro Garnacho.
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We have a lot to improve, and we will, but this fighting spirit and playing with pride for this badge must be our fuel. Thank you to the traveling fans for their support. @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/UZ0PfwTmRX
— Lisandro Martinez (@LisandrMartinez) January 5, 2025
With this result, the Liverpool, which is directed by the Dutch Arne Slot, reached 46 points and with one less game they are six points ahead of their second team, Arsenal.
He Anfield team, seeking its first Premier since 2020is also going through a great moment at the international level, as it is first in the new format of the UEFA Champions League with an ideal score (18 points out of 18 possible).
He Manchester United, for its part, went four games without winning in the Premier Leagueis thirteenth with only 23 points and is seven away from the relegation zone.
The other Premier League match this Sunday was between Fulham and Ipswich Town, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Ipswich, who played as a visitor, was ahead twice. First in the 38th minute and then in the 71st minute, thanks to the respective goals of Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap.
However, Mexican Raúl Jiménez scored the two goals that helped Fulham tie, both from penalties (in the 69th and 90th minutes).
With this result, Fulham was ninth in the table with 30 points, while Ipswich is eighteenth, in the relegation zone, with only 16 points.
Activity in the Premier League will continue this Monday, with the match between Wolverhampton and the surprising Nottingham Forest, which is third and could catch Arsenal in second place.
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