Despite the snow potentially putting the game in doubt, this North-West derby went ahead and completely went off script.
Manchester United were expected to get a real walloping by Liverpool at Anfield but a goal from Lisandro Martinez early on in the second half put the Red Devils 1-0 up.
Despite goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah for Liverpool, Amad Diallo grabbed an 80th-minute equaliser to make it 2-2 and earn a vital point for Ruben Amorim's side.
Retched form over the festive period had dampened spirits a bit all over the club but could this result push United in the right direction?
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Amorim thinks the same as the fans
The Manchester United head coach appeared to be a little over-whelmed after the game on Sunday with mixed emotions coming across in his post match interview.
This was by far United's best performance in this formation under Amorim since the Portuguese arrived in November. This is above a win such as the 2-1 victory away at Man City where it could be argued luck was on United's side at the Etihad.
At Anfield, there was a spirit of togetherness in the squad and it was like the Amorim penny had finally dropped.
Just like the fans though, Amorim couldn't understand why his squad didn't put that sort of showing on against teams like Newcastle or Bournemouth (to name but a few) over the festive period.
The signs at Liverpool were good though as Amorim and his staff will look to build upon the performance.
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Maguire 'should've' won it
Harry Maguire's very late missed chance caused a hefty debate after the game with some saying he should at least be hitting the target where some let the Englishman off.
Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Daniel Sturridge had different views on the occurrence too. Former United captain Keane thought the English international should be hitting the target from that distance, whereas former Liverpool player Sturridge believed substitute Joshua Zirkzee was to blame.
As Zirkzee played the ball across to Maguire, it bobbled which would affected Maguire's effort. Keane rightfully said Zirkzee's morale won't be that high at the moment with some fans criticising his recent form.
If Maguire had scored, it would've been just like old times with another late winner in the Premier League.
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Is luck at Anfield finally changing?
Manchester United are still yet to win at Anfield since January 2016 when Wayne Rooney's goal gave Louis Van Gaal's Reds all three points.
The Red Devils did break one hoodoo though with Martinez and Amad scoring United's first goals at Liverpool since Jesse Lingard's equaliser in a 3-1 defeat in December 2018.
It should also be said that the form of these United players are quite some bit worse than what they were in April 2022 when they lost 4-0 and especially worse than the team which lost 7-0 in March 2023.
Liverpool were expected to steam-roll Amorim's side but they didn't and that's the second season in a row it has happened with a stubborn Man United side holding them to a 0-0 draw in December last season.
All they need now is a win!
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A big month incoming
This seems to be quite a repetitive phrase said about Manchester United this season but after this good performance, it is more than ever again!
A crucial January transfer is needed with some players potentially going and some hopefully coming in to fit Amorim's style of play.
There are also matches against Southampton, Brighton and Fulham in the league, with a trip to Arsenal next week in the FA Cup third round also on the cards next weekend.
The Old Trafford faithful will be hoping the Red Devils can start to defend their FA Cup title and pick up some more points in the Premier League.
