Late Haaland penalty seals chaotic City win at Anfield
Late Haaland penalty seals chaotic City win at Anfield
Manchester City seal a dramatic 2-1 comeback at Anfield as Haaland slots home a 93rd-minute penalty and Liverpool finish with 10 men after Szoboszlai’s stoppage-time red.
Anfield hosted a riotous clash as Manchester City mounted a dramatic late comeback to beat Liverpool 2-1. Erling Haaland stepped up in the 93rd minute to convert a penalty and seal the win, after Liverpool had looked set to take the three points. The late twist came as Dominik Szoboszlai was sent off in stoppage time, leaving the hosts to finish with ten men.
City had found themselves chasing the game for long stretches, with Liverpool carving out chances and dictating the tempo. The home side pressed relentlessly, testing the visitors' defense, while City nudged themselves back into contention and kept pushing for an equalizer until the dying moments.
The moment of chaos felt emblematic of a season-defining clash. Fans roared as Haaland's spot-kick found the net, sending City fans into eruption while Liverpool frantically tried to rally in the closing seconds. The red card for Szoboszlai added to the drama and the frustration in the stands.
Win keeps City in the hunt for the title and keeps Arsenal within sight. The result will spark debate about late-game discipline and refereeing decisions, but there’s no denying the drama that a Pep Guardiola side often brings to Anfield.
