Manchester City delivered a significant blow in the Premier League title race with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Liverpool. This crucial encounter, part of English Premier League match week 25, took place at Anfield on the night of February 8, where Pep Guardiola’s side secured three vital points, intensifying their pursuit of league leaders Arsenal.
The Reds initially took the lead in the 74th minute when midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a superb free-kick from long range, finding the back of the net. However, Manchester City quickly responded. Just ten minutes later, Bernardo Silva skillfully equalized for the visitors, expertly converting a chance created by Erling Haaland’s assist. The drama continued into stoppage time; in the 90+3 minute, the prolific Norwegian international striker, Erling Haaland, secured the winning goal for City from the penalty spot.
The match was not without its controversial moments. A potential third goal for Manchester City was ultimately disallowed after a VAR review, with the referee ruling out the effort due to an earlier infringement involving players from both sides. Despite this setback, the three points gained proved instrumental for Pep Guardiola’s team.
This victory significantly bolstered Manchester City’s chances in the Premier League title race. Following the result, City moved to 50 points from 25 games, closing the gap on current league leaders Arsenal, who sit six points ahead. The win also extended their lead over third-placed Aston Villa, who have 47 points, and fourth-placed Manchester United, who trail City by six points with 44. Defending champions Liverpool, meanwhile, are positioned sixth in the standings with 39 points.
Individually, Erling Haaland further solidified his position as the top scorer in the league. With his latest goal, he now boasts an impressive tally of 21 goals, significantly boosting his prospects of retaining the Golden Boot award. Other notable contenders in the scoring charts include a striker with 17 goals and another player who has netted 12 times.
