Manchester City still retain a slim 1-point advantage at the top of the Premier League when they have a classic draw with nearest rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
The meeting between two of the country’s best teams was on track for the pre-match record and in the end nothing could separate them, with the title finish still leveling off with seven games to go. again.
City took the lead thanks to Kevin de Bruyne’s finish but Liverpool were quick to arrive when Diogo Jota successfully converted a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross.
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated for a stunning first 45 minutes but were unable to convert a series of chances before Gabriel Jesus stole behind Alexander-Arnold to restore the lead from Joao Cancelo’s nine cross. minutes before break.
Liverpool were strangely tense but rejuvenated after the rematch, equalizing as Sadio Mane celebrated his 30th birthday with a goal from Mohamed Salah’s perfect cross in the 47th minute.
Raheem Sterling had a goal ruled out for offside as both sides struggled for a goal in this superb game, Man City substitute Riyad Mahrez squandered the opportunity to win. gets it in the sizzling seconds as he shoots overhead.
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Formation
City man
The making progress 4-3-3
- thirty firstEderson
- 2Walker
- 5Stone
- 14Laporte
- 27Cancelo
- 20Bernardo SilvaReserved 40 minutes in advance
- 16Rodri
- 17De Bruyne
- 9Gabriel JesusReplaced forGrayin 83′minute
- 7SterlingReplaced forMahrezin 75′minute
- 47Foden
Alternative products
- 6Ake
- 8Gundogan
- tenGray
- 11Zinchenko
- 13Steffen
- 25Fernandinho
- 26Mahrez
- eighty sevenMcAtee
- 90Lavia
Liverpool
The making progress 4-3-3
- firstAlisson
- 66Alexander-Arnold
- 32Matip
- 4van DijkSet at 89 minutes
- 26RobertsonSet at 28 minutes
- 14HendersonReplaced forKeïtain 78′minute
- 3FabinhoSet at 83 minutes
- 6Thiago AlcantaraBooked 61 minutes in advance
- 11Salah
- 20JotaReplaced forDiazin 70′minute
- tenManéReplaced forFirminoin 84′minute
Alternative products
- 5Konate
- 7Milner
- 8Keïta
- 9Firmino
- twelfthGomez
- 17Jones
- 21Tsimikas
- 23Diaz
- 62Kelleher
- Arbitration:
- Anthony Taylor
- Attendance:
- 53,197
Direct Text
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Game over, Manchester City 2, Liverpool 2.
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The second half ended, Manchester City 2, Liverpool 2.
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DO NOT ENTER!!!! Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Kevin De Bruyne assists in a dribble after a quick breakthrough.
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Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) fouled.
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Fabinho (Liverpool) is awarded a free kick in the home half.
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Shot by Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) left footed from outside the penalty area, from the free kick, hits the left post.
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Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a rough challenge.
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Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) is awarded a free kick in the home half.
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Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) fouled.
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Foul by Rodri (Manchester City).
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Thiago (Liverpool) is awarded a free kick in the home half.
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Substitute, Liverpool. Roberto Firmino replaces Sadio Mané.
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Substitute, Manchester City. Jack Grealish replaces Gabriel Jesus.
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Fabinho (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) gets a free kick in his own half.
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Fabinho (Liverpool) fouled.
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Substitute, Liverpool. Naby Keïta replaces Jordan Henderson.
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DO NOT ENTER!!!! Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) left footed shot from close range but misses to the right.
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Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Rodri.
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Substitute, Manchester City. Riyad Mahrez replaces Raheem Sterling.
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