Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku reacts after missing a scoring chance during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary's stadium in Southampton, England Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Romelu Lukaku scored his first Manchester United goal since September 15 but could not guide his team to victory against Southampton. AP Photo

Manchester United fight back from two goals down to claim draw at Southampton



Manchester United recovered from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Southampton, although one point from a trip to the Premier League strugglers represents another frustrating outing for Jose Mourinho and his side.

Southampton, who entered the match in 19th place, found themselves 2-0 ahead inside the opening 20 minutes after goals from Stuart Armstrong and Cedric Soares.

Romelu Lukaku pulled one back for United in the 33rd minute - his first United goal since September 15 - before Ander Herrera scored the equaliser six minutes later.

The remainder of the match proved an even affair, with both sides fashioning decent chances without really threatening either goalkeeper.

The result leaves United even further adrift of league leaders Manchester City - the gap between the two rivals extended to 16 points after City's earlier 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Southampton climb one place to 18th, above Burnley on goal difference.

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Xpanceo

Started: 2018

Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov

Based: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality

Funding: $40 million

Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)

UAE medallists at Asian Games 2023

Gold
Magomedomar Magomedomarov – Judo – Men’s +100kg
Khaled Al Shehi – Jiu-jitsu – Men’s -62kg
Faisal Al Ketbi – Jiu-jitsu – Men’s -85kg
Asma Al Hosani – Jiu-jitsu – Women’s -52kg
Shamma Al Kalbani – Jiu-jitsu – Women’s -63kg
Silver
Omar Al Marzooqi – Equestrian – Individual showjumping
Bishrelt Khorloodoi – Judo – Women’s -52kg
Khalid Al Blooshi – Jiu-jitsu – Men’s -62kg
Mohamed Al Suwaidi – Jiu-jitsu – Men’s -69kg
Balqees Abdulla – Jiu-jitsu – Women’s -48kg
Bronze
Hawraa Alajmi – Karate – Women’s kumite -50kg
Ahmed Al Mansoori – Cycling – Men’s omnium
Abdullah Al Marri – Equestrian – Individual showjumping
Team UAE – Equestrian – Team showjumping
Dzhafar Kostoev – Judo – Men’s -100kg
Narmandakh Bayanmunkh – Judo – Men’s -66kg
Grigorian Aram – Judo – Men’s -90kg
Mahdi Al Awlaqi – Jiu-jitsu – Men’s -77kg
Saeed Al Kubaisi – Jiu-jitsu – Men’s -85kg
Shamsa Al Ameri – Jiu-jitsu – Women’s -57kg

Company Profile

Name: Neo Mobility
Started: February 2023
Co-founders: Abhishek Shah and Anish Garg
Based: Dubai
Industry: Logistics
Funding: $10 million
Investors: Delta Corp, Pyse Sustainability Fund, angel investors


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