Manchester United handed dream Bruno Fernandes suspension scenario after Liverpool draw

Manchester United have been handed a significant boost in their race for Champions League football run-in following Sunday's Premier League draw with fierce rivals Liverpool.

The Reds held the title challengers to a 2-2 thriller at Old Trafford after a hectic second half. Jurgen Klopp's men had been the better team in the first half and were 1-0 up after Luis Diaz's strike but United responded.

Bruno Fernandes curled in a fantastic strike from distance before Kobbie Mainoo struck a sensational effort past Caoimhin Kelleher in the the 67th minute. Liverpool responded late on with Mohamed Salah continuing his fine record against United from the spot.

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Bruno Fernandes avoided a yellow card against Jurgen Klopp's men meaning he is unable to reach the 10-card threshold to serve a suspension. The yellow card counter cuts off after a club's first 32 games meaning the midfielder can no longer reach 10 yellow cards this season.

Fernandes has been booked eight times in the Premier League this season meaning he will avoid a possible suspension for collecting 10 bookings after 32 games. Had he been booked by Anthony Taylor against Liverpool, he would face a two-game suspension with another yellow card at Bournemouth next week.

The presence of the Portugal international for United for the remainder of the season will come as a huge boost for Ten Hag. The Reds' defeat against Liverpool has left them with a mountain to climb to overtake Tottenham and Aston Villa in the top four.

However, with a kind run of fixtures on the horizon for