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MANCHESTER, July 14 ― Manchester United's Champions League qualification hopes suffered a blow after an equaliser deep in stoppage time from Michael Obafemi earned Southampton a 2-2 draw in the Premier League at Old Trafford today. United, unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions, were poised to...

Southampton's Michael Obafemi celebrates after scoring the second goal against Manchester United July 14, 2020. ― Reuters pic

But on the day that second-placed Manchester City's two-year ban from European football was overturned on appeal, meaning only the top four will qualify for the Champions League as usual, United's late lapse left them fifth on 59 points. Rashford then had the ball in the net, converting a low cross from Luke Shaw, but it was ruled out for offside although the United striker did not have to wait long to level.

However, the home side never got a real grip on the game in midfield against a Southampton side that moved the ball well and constantly pressed.

 

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