Anfield was electric on Sunday as Manchester City staged a last-minute comeback to beat Liverpool 2-1 in a Premier League clash that kept their title hopes alive.
The home side looked set to claim victory when Dominik Szoboszlai curled a sensational free-kick into the top corner in the 74th minute. The strike sent Liverpool fans into euphoria, seemingly putting the match beyond City’s reach.
But the visitors refused to fold. Bernardo Silva reacted to a loose ball in the 84th minute to equalise, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. In stoppage time, City won a penalty after Alisson fouled Matheus Nunes, and Erling Haaland calmly converted to complete a stunning 2-1 turnaround.
Even after the decisive penalty, drama continued. Gianluigi Donnarumma made a world-class save from Alexis Mac Allister, and Szoboszlai was sent off after a VAR review overturned a disallowed goal from Rayan Cherki, leaving fans and pundits talking.
Match Impact
The victory keeps Manchester City within six points of league leaders Arsenal, reigniting their Premier League title challenge. Liverpool, meanwhile, remain four points behind fifth-placed Chelsea, leaving their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.
How the Game Unfolded
City started the game strongly, with Haaland testing Alisson early, but Liverpool gradually grew into the match, creating several clear-cut chances. Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz all came close to scoring before Szoboszlai’s free-kick finally broke the deadlock. City’s late resilience, however, proved decisive.
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