Manchester City’s heart came from behind against host Liverpool to secure a precious 2-1 victory in the headline match of the 25th round of the English Premier League, continuing their pursuit of Arsenal in the title race.
At Anfield, the scoring was opened by Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai in the 74th minute, before Bernardo Silva managed to equalize for Manchester City in the 84th minute.
In stoppage time, the Norwegian snatched the winning goal for the Sky Blues, scoring a penalty in the third minute of added time in the second half, marking his first goal in a Manchester City shirt at Anfield.
The match saw tension in its final minutes, as Liverpool finished the game with ten men after Szoboszlai was sent off in the 12th minute of stoppage time.
With this victory, Manchester City raised its tally to 50 points in second place, reducing the gap to four points behind leaders Arsenal, with 13 rounds remaining until the end of the season, while Liverpool’s points tally froze at 39 points in sixth place.
Manchester City
Manchester City is a professional football club based in Manchester, England, founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton). The club has a long history, with its most transformative period beginning in 2008 with its acquisition by the Abu Dhabi United Group, leading to significant investment and a modern era of domestic and international success. Its home ground is the Etihad Stadium in east Manchester.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a historic port city in northwest England, which grew to global prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries due to its pivotal role in the transatlantic trade, including the slave trade. Its maritime history is central to its identity, and its cultural significance is recognized globally through its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its mercantile architecture and as the birthplace of The Beatles.
Anfield
Anfield is a football stadium in Liverpool, England, and the historic home of Liverpool Football Club since 1892. Originally the home of Everton FC from 1884 to 1891, the stadium is globally famous for its intense atmosphere, particularly on the “Kop” stand, and has been a venue for many major European football matches.
English Premier League
The English Premier League is the top professional football division in England, founded in 1992 when clubs from the Football League First Division broke away to form a new commercially independent league. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and lucrative sports leagues, known for its global fanbase and competitive nature.
Arsenal
The Arsenal is a historic military complex in Venice, Italy, established in the early 12th century. It served as the heart of the Venetian Republic’s naval power, functioning as a state-owned shipyard and armory that pioneered mass production techniques for warships.
