Manchester United drop more ground on leaders Chelsea as they could only manage a draw at Old Trafford against rivals Liverpool
MANCHESTER UNITED dropped further ground on leaders Chelsea to leave their title hopes all but over.
A late Zlatan Ibrahimovic equaliser against Liverpool cancelled out James Milner’s first half penalty, but they now trail the Blues by 12 points.
Ibrahimovic snatched a point late on in the draw with LiverpoolThe Red Devils title hopes are all but over as Chelsea are now 12 points clearAP:Associated Press
Fans will now turn their attention to secure Champions League football as they are now in a fight for fourth place, with only five points separating sixth and second place.
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The draw with rivals Liverpool ended a run of six straight league wins, but even though the Red Devils are unbeaten in 16 games in all competitions, they still remain in sixth spot.
Speaking after the game, Jose Mourinho told BBC Sport: “We were the team that attacked and Liverpool were the team that defended.
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“Let’s see if the critics are fair. I enjoyed it but I will obviously be disappointed we didn’t get the three points.”
Next up for United is a tough away trip to Mark Hughes’ Stoke City side at the bet365 Stadium.
Manchester United haven’t beat the Potters away in the league since 2013.
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