Liverpool beat Manchester City 1-0 in a dramatic clash of Premier League giants, as Mohamed Salah’s breakaway goal was enough to secure victory for the Reds after City had an earlier goal disallowed.
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| Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring the only goal for Liverpool against Manchester City in their Premier League match at Anfield. Photo: @LFC |
The game burst into life early in the second half, as City thought they had opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. Phil Foden fired a powerful shot from a tight angle that deflected off of Joe Gomez and into the net, but VAR spotted Erling Haaland tugging Fabinho’s shirt in the buildup and the goal was ruled out. Pep Guardiola was furious with the decision, as Anfield erupted all around him.
Thrilling end-to-end action ensued until Salah broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. With City players forward for a free kick, Alisson caught the ball and quickly sent it forward to Salah. The Egyptian forward neatly spun past Joao Cancelo and was clear through on goal, burying his shot past Ederson.
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| Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara in possession of the ball as Manchester City striker Erling Braut Haaland charges from behind during their Premier League match at Anfield. Photo: @Thiago6 |
Both sides had chances in the dying minutes but City couldn’t find an equaliser as Liverpool took a crucial win that could finally jump-start their season.
Liverpool climb to 8th in the table with their third win of the season, while City fall four points behind league leaders Arsenal.
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