Liverpool vs Manchester City 1-2– Match Summary
Liverpool vs Manchester City – Match Summary
Liverpool’s Anfield stadium saw a thrilling match on Saturday as Manchester City pulled off an amazing late comeback to defeat them by a score of 2-1. Both teams had plenty of opportunities to score throughout the first half, but neither club was able to put any points on the scoreboard.
Result: Liverpool 1–2 Manchester City
Competition: Premier League
Venue: Anfield
Date: 8 February 2026
Liverpool finally broke through in the 74th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai drilled an incredible long-distance free kick that sent the home crowd into a frenzy with visions of a huge victory. However, City would answer just ten minutes later with a beautiful goal from Bernardo Silva, with Erling Haaland picking up the assist.
In stoppage time of the match, the game turned on a penalty kick awarded to City after Alisson fouled Matheus Nunes, and Haaland converted the penalty into a goal with only three minutes to play.
Things intensified in the match as there was a VAR decision to take away a goal from City near the end of the game, and Szoboszlai was issued a red card late in the match. The win kept the title hopes of City alive and brought them closer to the top of the table.
Overall
This match was very entertaining with dramatic and late-defining moments, a lot of VAR controversy, and significant ramifications for each team in their quest for the Premier League title.
