Liverpool 1-2 Man City (Feb 8, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN
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Liverpool 1-2 Man City (Feb 8, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN
"A dramatic late turnaround saw Erling Haaland inspire Manchester City to a crucial 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday that kept the Premier League title race alive. Liverpool appeared to be on course to earning all three points thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free kick before Haaland claimed an assist and then a 93rd-minute winner from the penalty spot to ensure Arsenal's lead at the top was cut back to six points."
"Liverpool appeared to be on course to earning all three points thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free kick before Haaland claimed an assist and then a 93rd-minute winner from the penalty spot to ensure Arsenal's lead at the top was cut back to six points. There was still time for Szoboszlai to see red for a late tussle with Haaland which caused the video assistant referee (VAR) to controversially disallow a late goal from Rayan Cherki and send off the Liverpool man."
Erling Haaland inspired Manchester City to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, keeping the Premier League title race alive. Dominik Szoboszlai gave Liverpool the lead with a stunning free kick. Haaland set up City's equaliser and then converted a 93rd-minute penalty to secure the win. The result cut Arsenal's lead at the top to six points. Late tensions flared when Szoboszlai and Haaland clashed; the video assistant referee (VAR) intervened to disallow a late goal from Rayan Cherki and to send Szoboszlai off. The outcome proved decisive for City’s title hopes.
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