US EditionMan City snatch chaotic 2-1 win at Liverpool to stay on Arsenal's heels
- On Sunday | February 8, 2026, Manchester City won 2-1 at Anfield via an injury-time penalty by Erling Haaland.
- Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a swerving 74th-minute free-kick, and Bernardo Silva levelled about 10 minutes later to set up a tense finish.
- Following a corner that left Liverpool exposed, VAR intervened to disallow Cherki's goal and sent off Szoboszlai for tugging Haaland's shirt.
- Pep Guardiola's Manchester City moved to within six points of Arsenal as the match ended in chaos, leaving players and staff furious and reshaping the Premier League title race.
- Fans and pundits criticised VAR after the final moments, with one social post reading `Another wrote: "Refigure VAR in the summer, ffs.
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Manchester City achieved a rare Premier League victory at Anfield on February 8, beating Liverpool 2-1. The victory cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to just six points. It was only Pep Guardiola's second win at Anfield since taking charge of City nearly a decade ago. Erling Haaland stressed the importance of the victory, but added that the team must keep their focus on the upcoming matches. "We know from the start that the title race i…
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The Independent (US)Liverpool v Manchester City live: Result and final score from Premier League clash
City beat Liverpool to stay within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal
City snatch victory at Anfield
Erling Haaland scores a winner from the penalty spot for Manchester City against Liverpool at Anfield this morning. Photo: Getty Images Manchester City's Erling Haaland converted a stoppage-time penalty to give his side a 2-1 victory at Liverpool, narrowing the gap with Premier League leaders Arsenal to six points and breathing new life into the title race.
EPL: Why Man City beat Liverpool 2-1
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said his side became more direct and active as they beat Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. City came from behind to win 2-1 at Anfield, thanks to a late Erling Haaland penalty. Dominik Szobozslai put the Reds in front with a sensational free-kick, before Bernardo Silva equalized for the visitors. The result means Guardiola’s men remain six points behind Arsenal at the top of the table. “First …
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