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City Stuns Liverpool in Dramatic Anfield Comeback
8 Feb
Summary
- Manchester City secured a rare league win at Anfield after trailing late.
- Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland scored crucial late goals.
- The victory kept City six points behind leaders Arsenal with 13 games left.
Manchester City supporters celebrated a significant league triumph at Anfield, marking a rare occasion for the club's fanbase. The team staged a dramatic late comeback, overturning a 1-0 deficit in the closing minutes of the match.
Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland were the heroes, netting goals in the 84th minute and subsequently to secure the memorable victory. This result is only City's third league win at Anfield since 1981.
Manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the difficulty of playing at Anfield, noting its intimidating atmosphere and the quality of Liverpool's squad. He expressed relief that the deficit to league leaders Arsenal is now six points, rather than nine, with 13 games still to play.
