Liverpool and Manchester City battled out a thrilling draw at Anfield, leaving Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
This meeting of the country's preeminent forces in recent years lived up to expectations with a top quality match-up where both sides had a chance to claim important victories.
Manchester City took the lead in the 23rd minute when Liverpool were caught cold with a clever corner kick and John Stones converted Kevin De Bruyne's shot at his near post.
City deservedly took the lead, but they conceded a penalty just 84 seconds into the game and were overturned. Darwin Nunez intercepted a poor back pass from Nathan Ake and was slammed to the ground by keeper Ederson. Alexis Mac Allister converted the spot-kick late on.
Ederson, who was injured in the incident, initially tried to continue playing despite the penalty, but was unable to continue and was forced to be replaced by Stefan Ortega.
When Liverpool finally gave it their all in front of the promising Anfield, Luis Diaz missed a clear chance when substitute Mohamed Salah made a clean through, but Ortega was denied a decisive block by Nunez. Did.
City had a chance after Liverpool goalkeeper Caouhin Kelleher blocked Foden. Kelleher also punched Ake's cross to Foden, whose rebound hit the bar and was lucky to escape when Jeremy Doku hit the post late on.
Liverpool will also feel they called for a strong penalty in the closing minutes when Doc's foot was high towards Mac Allister but nothing was awarded.
Nothing could separate these two great teams on this day. This means that Arsenal currently have the advantage in the title race.
Liverpool show huge character
Liverpool initially struggled to impose themselves on Manchester City, and their first-half effort was frantic compared to the visiting team's more cautious approach.
However, although they fell short of Stones' goal, they were never out of contention.
And when Mac Allister's equaliser, following Ake's mistake, gave Liverpool a lifeline, they displayed a relentless attacking drive that almost sealed victory – although City had no clear chances. Ta.
Dias will wonder how he missed his biggest chance when he was cleared by a superb Salah pass, the Egyptian's first touch after coming on as a substitute on the hour. Diaz was full of energy and pace throughout, but was wasted in key moments.
Liverpool will be disappointed to have conceded top spot in the Premier League to Arsenal this weekend, but they are still in an excellent position as we enter the final stages of the season.
And the fearless approach that Jurgen Klopp's side have shown since their return to action means they can approach this crucial period with confidence.
More to come.
player of match
DiazLuis Diaz
lineup
liverpool
formation 4-3-3
- 62Kelleher
- 84BradleyReplacementrobertsonin 61 minutesminutes
- 78Quansar
- Fourvan dijk
- 2gomez
- TenMac Allister
- 3Endo
- 8SoboszlaiReplacementSalahin 61 minutesminutes
- 19Elliot
- 9NuñezReplacementGakpoin 76 minutesminutes
- 7Diaz
substitute
- 11Salah
- 13Adrian
- 18Gakpo
- twenty oneTsimikas
- 26robertson
- 42Clerk
- 53McConnell
- 65Naro
- 67Kumas
man city
formation 3-2-4-1
- 31edersonBooked in 47 minutesReplacementortegain 56 minutesminutes
- 6Ake
- twenty fiveAkanji
- 2walker
- 20Bernardo SilvaBooked in 59 minutes
- 16RodriI made a reservation in 45 minutes.
- 17De BruyneReplacementKovacicin 69 minutesminutes
- Fivestone
- 47Foden
- 9haaland
- 19alvarezReplacementPoisonin 69 minutesminutes
substitute
- 3Ruben Diaz
- 8Kovacic
- 11Poison
- 18ortega
- twenty onegomez
- twenty fourGvaldior
- 27Nunez
- 52bob
- 82Lewis
live text
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Game over, Liverpool 1, Manchester City 1.
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End of the second half, Liverpool 1, Manchester City 1.
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Corner, Liverpool. Nathan Ake conceded a goal.
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Corner, Liverpool. Nathan Ake conceded a goal.
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Liverpool offside. Mohamed Salah was ruled offside.
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Corner, Liverpool. John Stones concedes.
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Foul by Jeremy Doku (Manchester City).
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Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins a free kick in defence.
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Foul on Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
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Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick in defence.
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Attempt saved. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it was saved in the center of the goal. Assisted by Luis Diaz.
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Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) hits the right post with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box. Backed by Erling Haaland.
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Foul by Luis Diaz (Liverpool).
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Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) wins a free kick in defence.
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Foul on Andy Robertson (Liverpool).
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Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) wins a free kick in defence.
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I'm late. They are ready to continue.
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Kyle Walker (Manchester City) was late to the game due to injury.
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Attempt failed. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left of the target.
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Attempt blocked. Joe Gomez (Liverpool)'s right-footed shot from outside the box was blocked.