Liverpool FC fought back to claim a 1-1 draw against current champions Manchester City, keeping the Premier League title race tightly contested. Both teams displayed moments of brilliance during the game, which Chris Kavanagh officiated.
The game’s narrative unfolded in the first half when Erling Haaland notched his 50th Premier League goal, capitalising on a poor kickout from Alisson and converting Ake’s pass with a swivelling finish. The Reds appeared destined to fall four points behind City, but a resilient performance in the second half turned the tide.
The low-key second half saw limited scoring opportunities, with VAR disallowing a potential second goal for City as Akanji’s challenge on Alisson was deemed a foul. Ederson’s crucial save denied Nunez at the near post, maintaining the balance.
Liverpool’s comeback was sealed by Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose impressive performance was capped off with a well-placed finish into the bottom-left corner. Despite a late attempt by Haaland, whose header drifted wide, City failed to secure a winner.
The draw keeps City one point ahead of Liverpool at the top of the table, with Arsenal having the chance to claim the summit if they can secure victory against Brentford later in the day. Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to European action next week, with City hosting RB Leipzig in the Champions League, while Liverpool faces LASK in the Europa League.
Liverpool’s ability to avoid defeat in 10 of their last 11 Premier League games where they fell behind highlights their resilience, rescuing 12 points from losing positions this season — the most of any side in the top flight.
Erling Haaland’s milestone 50th Premier League goal, achieved in just 48 appearances, establishes a new record as the fastest player to reach this tally in the competition’s history, surpassing Andrew Cole’s previous record of 65 appearances.
Mohamed Salah’s pivotal role in the comeback is evident in his direct involvement in 17 goals across 19 appearances against Manchester City in all competitions for Liverpool since joining in the 2017-18 season. This statistic reflects Salah’s consistent impact against City, surpassing his contributions against any other opponent during his tenure with the Reds.
