Player Ratings: Erling Haaland scores late winner as Man City stun Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool 1-2 Man City: Player Ratings from Premier League Clash at Anfield

Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Man City in a dramatic Premier League encounter that turned decisively in the closing stages. After a goalless first half, Dominik Szoboszlai broke the deadlock with a superb free kick in the 74th minute, giving the home side control of the contest.

Man City responded with conviction. Bernardo Silva equalised in the 84th minute following sustained pressure, shifting the momentum towards Pep Guardiola’s side. Deep into added time, Matheus Nunes was brought down inside the area by Alisson and the referee awarded a penalty. Erling Haaland converted in the 90+3 minute, sealing a comeback that keeps the Premier League title race alive.

The closing moments brought further drama. Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Alexis Mac Allister with an important save, preserving City’s lead. Shortly after, Rayan Cherki had the ball in the net from distance with Alisson advanced, but the effort was ruled out following a VAR review. Instead, Szoboszlai was shown a red card for denying Haaland, compounding Liverpool’s frustration.

The result marked Man City’s first win at Anfield since 2021, and their first there in front of supporters since 2003. Liverpool produced long spells of controlled football, yet late-game incidents ultimately shaped the outcome.

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Liverpool Player Ratings

Alisson 5Szoboszlai 8Konate 7Van Dijk 7Kerkez 7Gravenberch 6Mac Allister 7Wirtz 7Salah 6Ekitike 6Gakpo 6

Man City Player Ratings

Donnarumma 8Nunes 7Khusanov 7Guehi 8Ait-Nouri 7O’Reilly 6Rodri 7Bernardo Silva 8Antoine Semenyo 7Omar Marmoush 6Erling Haaland 7