Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland’s opener late within the recreation to earn Liverpool a 1-1 draw with Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland’s Twenty seventh-minute strike, his fiftieth Premier League aim, had put Metropolis accountable for the sport and the defending champions had possibilities to safe a twenty fourth win from 24 dwelling video games in all competitions however had been left shocked by Alexander-Arnold’s late equaliser.
The draw was sufficient to maintain Pep Guardiola’s workforce on the prime of the Premier League desk upon the ultimate whistle, nonetheless one level forward of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, however having leaked away factors late on for the second recreation in a row, this title race could be very a lot on.
How the sport performed out
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Darwin Nunez and Pep Guardiola had been separated by Jurgen Klopp after clashing on the remaining whistle following the 1-1 draw on the Edithad Stadium.
Alisson Becker’s fame as a top-class goalkeeper has been hard-earned however he endured a troublesome day within the Liverpool aim. He was lucky to flee punishment early on after inexplicably gifting the ball to Phil Foden for the primary opening of the sport.
Liverpool knew prime spot was theirs with a win and wished to be proactive. “If we let them roll with it, then they are too good and it is really tricky,” Klopp had advised Sky Sports activities beforehand. “If you can interrupt that rhythm then we can have our own moments.”
They did. Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah have created probably the most possibilities for one another and assisted one another greater than another pairing within the Premier League this season. It was their attacking menace that introduced Liverpool’s first alternative on the different finish.
Joel Matip’s driving run opened up area for Salah and his cross discovered the top of Nunez unmarked within the center. The Uruguay worldwide striker nodded the ball in direction of the highest nook however Ederson’s outstretched proper hand denied the Liverpool man.
It was a story of two Brazilian goalkeepers at that stage. One other poor kick from Alisson led to the sport’s opening aim. In trying to ship Salah away, he solely sliced the ball so far as Nathan Ake, who beat two earlier than feeding Haaland to attain into the nook.
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Erling Haaland scores his fiftieth Premier League aim to provide Manchester Metropolis the lead.
Haaland’s health had been a doubt coming into the competition however as an alternative he netted his fiftieth Premier League aim in solely his forty eighth look within the competitors – beating the report by 17 video games. Brentford are actually the one workforce he has performed however not scored in opposition to.
However there was a response from Liverpool. Nunez had a collection of openings. He was introduced with one alternative by Manuel Akanji, the defender proving much less snug than John Stones when entering into midfield. However Metropolis took a deserved lead into the break.
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Ruben Dias sees a aim disallowed after a foul on Alisson
The house aspect began the second half slowly however nonetheless had the clearer openings, Julian Alvarez and Haaland each blazing over the bar. Alisson was then fortunate to see Akanji’s tame problem on him dominated to be a foul, that means Ruben Dias’ tap-in was disallowed.
It proved to be a giant second within the match as a result of, having hung in there, Liverpool discovered an Eightieth-minute equaliser. Arrange by Salah, Alexander-Arnold arrowed a low shot into the nook of Ederson’s internet to stun the champions and spark the celebrations within the away finish.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold equalises for Liverpool in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, silencing the Etihad.
It was reward for Liverpool’s endeavour however a little bit merciless on a Metropolis aspect that had come near discovering the second aim, Jeremy Doku tormenting the opposition defence. There was even time for Haaland to go extensive of the far submit from shut vary in stoppage-time.
As an alternative, for the second successive recreation, Manchester Metropolis failed to complete off their opponents, to go away this title race nonetheless within the steadiness.
What’s next?
Man Metropolis are in Champions League motion on Tuesday once they host RB Leipzig; kick-off 8pm.
Their subsequent Premier League project is on Sunday December 3 once they host Tottenham, dwell on Sky Sports activities; kick-off 4.30pm.
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Kick off 4:30pm
In the meantime, Liverpool host LASK on Thursday within the Europa League; kick-off 8pm.
Within the Premier League, Klopp’s aspect host Fulham at Anfield, additionally on Sunday December 3; kick-off 2pm.
