Harry Maguire missed a crucial chance that might have clinched a thrilling victory for Manchester United over their fierce rivals, Liverpool.

The Red Devils put forth a determined effort at Anfield, managing to hold the Premier League leaders to a 2-2 draw.

Lisandro Martinez set the tone early in the second half with a spectacular strike to open the scoring, but Liverpool swiftly equalized.

Cody Gakpo scored shortly after, and Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to put the hosts ahead after Matthijs de Ligt was penalized for a handball.

Amad Diallo later equalized, but Ruben Amorim’s side felt they deserved more from the match.

In the closing moments, Joshua Zirkzee set up Maguire, who unfortunately shot over the bar from close range.

Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Daniel Sturridge discussed whether Maguire should have scored, considering Zirkzee’s pass took a slight bobble.

Sturridge commented, “Don’t bobble it into him; he had all the time in the world.”

Keane responded, “Know your players and expect the bobble. He’s not going to deliver a perfect ball. You’ve got to hit the target, Harry. If it hits the target, there’s no issue.”

Sturridge replied, “He passed it as if he were cutting it back to shoot. We’re talking about an international player here.”

For me, missing chances or playing poorly with the ball isn’t the main concern,” he told the BBC. “The most important thing is that Harry gave everything on the pitch.