Haaland’s Late Penalty Seals City Comeback at Anfield

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Erling Haaland scored a late penalty as Manchester City came from behind to beat Liverpool 2–1 at Anfield stadium, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive.

Initially in the 70th minute, Dominik Szoboszlai had given Liverpool the lead with a stunning long-range effort, but Bernardo Silva leveled in the 83rd minute after being set up by Haaland.

In stoppage time, Alisson brought down Matheus Nunes inside the area, allowing the Norwegian to coolly convert from the spot and complete the turnaround.

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Erling Haaland

City thought they had added a third through Rayan Cherki after a late counterattack, but the goal was ruled out for a red-card offense by Szoboszlai as the match ended 2-1 to the visitors.

Today’s win keeps Manchester City in the title race with a difference of six points with Arsenal, who is on top of the league.

As the competition is becoming tight, Arsenal is to face Brentford on Thursday. Can Brentford stop their way to the title race? On the other hand, Manchester City is to play Fulham on Wednesday.

Despite Manchester City winning their game, they remained in the second position with 50 points, and Arsenal in the first position with 56 points.

 

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