Manchester City secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield yesterday, February 8, 2026, in a Premier League match that kept the title race alive. Erling Haaland's stoppage-time penalty sealed the victory for City, who are now six points behind league leaders Arsenal.
The match saw Dominik Szoboszlai score a stunning free kick in the 74th minute to put Liverpool ahead. However, Bernardo Silva equalized for City 10 minutes later with a clever finish after Haaland headed a cross over the defense. The dramatic turn of events unfolded in stoppage time when Matheus Nunes was brought down by Alisson, resulting in a penalty for City, which Haaland converted. Follow us on our WhatsApp Channel
The win was significant for City, who had been on a four-game winless streak prior to this match. Liverpool, on the other hand, slipped to sixth place, 11 points behind City. The match was marked by controversy, with Szoboszlai being sent off in stoppage time for tugging Haaland's shirt after City had a goal disallowed.
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