Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City: Alexis Mac Allister penalty earns level for Reds

Liverpool and Manchester City fought out an exciting draw at Anfield to go away Arsenal prime of the Premier League.

Manchester City took a Twenty third-minute lead when a slick nook routine caught Liverpool chilly and John Stones turned in Kevin de Bruyne’s supply on the close to put up.

City deserved the lead however have been pegged again after they conceded a penalty solely 84 seconds after the interval – Darwin Nunez was despatched crashing to the bottom by keeper Ederson after intercepting Nathan Ake’s poor backpass. After a delay, Alexis Mac Allister scored the spot-kick.

Ederson, who was injured within the incident, tried to play on initially – dealing with the penalty – however was unable to proceed, and had to get replaced by Stefan Ortega.

As Liverpool lastly turned on the total energy in entrance of an expectant Anfield, Luis Diaz missed a evident probability when put clear via by substitute Mohamed Salah whereas Ortega blocked crucially from Nunez.

City had probabilities of their very own as Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher blocked from Foden. Kelleher additionally had a fortunate escape when he punched Ake’s cross on to Foden, the rebound crashing in opposition to the bar, whereas Jeremy Doku struck the put up late on.

Liverpool will even really feel they’d sturdy penalty claims when Doku’s foot was excessive on Mac Allister within the dying seconds however nothing was given.

These two excellent sides couldn’t be separated on the day – which implies, for now, it’s benefit Arsenal within the title race.

Liverpool present big character

Liverpool initially struggled to impose themselves on Manchester City, and their first-half efforts have been frantic compared with the guests’ extra measured strategy.

They have been by no means out of rivalry, nonetheless, regardless of trailing to Stones’ aim.

And as soon as they have been thrown the lifeline of Mac Allister’s equaliser following Ake’s error, Liverpool confirmed that relentless urge to attack that almost introduced them victory – though City had clear probabilities of their very own too.

Diaz will surprise how he missed their finest probability when despatched clear by a powerful Salah cross, the Egyptian’s first contact after approaching as substitute on the hour. Diaz was stuffed with vitality and tempo all through however wasteful within the important moments.

Liverpool shall be upset to have conceded the Premier League management to Arsenal this weekend, however they’re nonetheless in an impressive position because the season enters its closing stretch.

And the fearless strategy of Jurgen Klopp’s facet, which they demonstrated as soon as they bought themselves again within the sport, means they’ll enter this defining interval with confidence.

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