Maguire misses golden chance as United's Anfield hoodoo continues

Manchester United's wait for a victory at Anfield continues, as they were denied a historic win in the dying seconds of the game. Despite a valiant effort and a goal from Lisandro Martínez, a late miss from Harry Maguire ensured the spoils were shared in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

The Red Devils arrived on Merseyside knowing the weight of history was against them. Their last victory at Anfield came in January 2016, a statistic that loomed large over the fixture. However, Rúben Amorim side showed great character and determination to put in a performance that suggested they were capable of ending the drought.

A tale of two halves

The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances. United took the lead in the first half through a powerful header from Martínez, but Liverpool fought back strongly in the second half, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah putting them in front.

Just when it seemed as though Liverpool would claim all three points, United were presented with a golden opportunity to snatch a late winner. With seconds remaining, a long ball from Zirkzee found Maguire completely unmarked in the Liverpool box. The United captain had the goal at his mercy, but his header sailed over the bar.

A missed opportunity

Maguire’s miss was a crushing blow for United. The captain had the chance to become a club legend by scoring the winning goal at Anfield, but his effort was well off target. The miss will undoubtedly haunt him and the fans for some time to come.

A point to build on

Despite the disappointment of not securing a win, there were plenty of positives to take from United's performance. The Red Devils showed great character and determination, and they will be confident of building on this performance in the coming weeks.

Key takeaways

• Maguire's miss: The captain's late miss will be the defining moment of the game.
• A point in the right direction: Despite the defeat, United's performance suggests they are moving in the right direction.
• Anfield hoodoo continues: The Red Devils' wait for a victory at Anfield goes on.

What next for United?

With a number of tough fixtures on the horizon, United will need to maintain this level of performance if they are to climb the Premier League table. The draw at Anfield has shown that they have the quality to compete with the best, and the fans will be hoping that they can turn these draws into wins.