Premier League: Richarlison’s late goal saves Tottenham against Liverpool; Manchester United beat Villa
Tottenham Hotspur earned a dramatic 1-1 draw with Liverpool thanks to Richarlison’s late equalizer. Manchester United Sunday’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League strengthened their bid for a Champions League spot.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!At Anfield, Liverpool looked set to win when Dominic Szoboszlai curled a brilliant free-kick past Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the 18th minute. The home side dominated much of the game but Tottenham fought back in the second half to keep the game alive.Their persistence paid off in the 90th minute when Vicario’s long kick sent Liverpool’s defense into disarray and Richarlison saved from close range. Misjudgments from Andrew Robertson and Virgil van Dijk allowed the Brazilian striker to score to end Tottenham Hotspur’s five-game losing streak.It was the first point for interim head coach Igor Tudor, whose side remain in 16th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Tottenham remain winless in 12 league games, their worst run in more than ninety years, but Tudor praised the team’s resilience. “The perspective we take here is amazing, incredible. The team spirit is amazing,” he said.The players were booed after the draw, which left Liverpool fifth in the table, two points behind fourth-placed Villa.Earlier at Old Trafford, United bounced back from defeat at Newcastle with a convincing victory over Aston Villa. Veteran midfielder Casemiro scored with a header in the 53rd minute, before Ross Barkley equalized for Villa.However, United came out strong, with late goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Cesco sealing victory for interim boss Michael Carrick. The result leaves United third in the table, three points ahead of Villa in the race for Champions League qualification.Captain Bruno Fernandes also reached a milestone, recording his 16th league assist of the season and his 100th assist for the club in all competitions since joining in 2020.
