Manchester United have been handed a significant boost in their race for
Champions League Football run-in following Sunday's
Premier League draw with fierce rivals Liverpool. The Reds held the title challengers to a 2-2 thriller at Old Trafford after a hectic second half. Jurgen Klopp's men had been the better team in the first half and were 1-0 up after Luis Diaz's strike but United responded. Bruno Fernandes curled in a fantastic strike from distance before Kobbie Mainoo struck a sensational effort past Caoimhin Kelleher in the the 67th minute.
Liverpool responded late on with
Mohamed Salah continuing his fine record against United from the spot. READ MORE:
Manchester United vs Liverpool live score and goal updates as Salah scores after Mainoo and Fernandes READ MORE: Manchester United suffer Marcus Rashford injury blow against Liverpool Bruno Fernandes avoided a yellow card against Jurgen Klopp's men meaning he is unable to reach the 10-card threshold to serve a suspension. The yellow card counter cuts off after a club's first 32 games meaning the midfielder can no longer reach 10 yellow cards this season. Fernandes has been booked eight times in the Premier League this season meaning he will avoid a possible suspension for collecting 10 bookings after 32 games. Had he been booked by Anthony Taylor against Liverpool , he would face a two-game suspension with another yellow card at Bournemouth next week. The presence of the Portugal international for United for the remainder of the season will come as a huge boost for Ten Hag. The Reds' defeat against Liverpool has left them with a mountain to climb to overtake
Tottenham and Aston Villa in the top four. However, with a kind run of fixtures on the horizon for United before they host
Arsenal in the penultimate game of the season there remains a chance of bringing Champions League football back to Old Trafford . Try MUFC Pro NOW for free Subscribe to our brilliant app for the best way to enjoy the M.E.N's unrivalled Manchester United coverage. No adverts, pop-ups or distractions - just our brilliant content presented in the best way possible. Comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage of the Reds, with agenda-setting
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