Liverpool snatch draw against Manchester City, halting City's winning streak

Posted : 25 November 2023

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In a highly anticipated clash between Premier League giants, Liverpool halted Manchester City's 23-match winning streak with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Trent Alexander-Arnold's late equalizer, a splendid strike, secured a valuable point for the visitors after Erling Haaland had given City the lead with his 50th Premier League goal. The result leaves just one point separating the top two teams, and Arsenal could potentially claim the top spot if they win their later fixture against Brentford.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed dissatisfaction with the early kick-off time, considering the recent international break that involved World Cup qualifying matches in South America. Both teams displayed signs of fatigue, and the expected intense battle did not materialize in the first half. City capitalized on Liverpool's defensive errors, with Alisson Becker making a crucial save from Phil Foden's weak shot after an initial mistake. However, Alisson couldn't prevent Nathan Ake from setting up Haaland, who slotted the ball into the far corner.

Haaland's milestone goal, marking his 50th in the Premier League in just 48 appearances, broke the previous record held by Andy Cole, achieved in 65 matches. Alisson redeemed himself with a save from Foden's low drive, but Liverpool struggled to build momentum, and Darwin Nunez became their primary threat. Ederson thwarted Nunez's header and a powerful shot, while City, especially with the counter-attacks led by Jeremy Doku, looked more likely to extend their lead.

Despite Alisson's fumble from a corner, which led to Ruben Dias tapping in, VAR upheld the referee's decision to award the Liverpool goalkeeper a soft free-kick. Klopp made strategic substitutions with Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Ryan Gravenberch entering the game. Diaz, whose father was recently flown to England by Liverpool after a kidnapping ordeal, played a crucial role in Liverpool's equalizer. Salah laid the ball into Alexander-Arnold's path, and the Englishman delivered a fantastic finish into the bottom corner. City pressed for a late winner during eight minutes of added time but failed to secure a home victory for the first time since December 31 the previous year.

Liverpool snatch draw against Manchester City, halting City's winning streak

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