Arsenal fans are over the moon following Liverpool and Manchester City’s thrilling 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday to keep Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.
In a clash fraught with tension and stakes as high as the Merseyside skies, John Stones initially tilted the scales in City’s favor, only for Alexis Mac Allister to restore parity from the spot shortly after the interval. Both sides squandered numerous opportunities in a fierce battle for supremacy.
With victory presenting an opportunity to seize control of the title race, the showdown unfolded in a whirlwind of intensity from the get-go. Kevin De Bruyne and Darwin Nunez spearheaded the early onslaught, with tantalizing chances coming thick and fast.
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Nunez, in particular, appeared to carve out a breakthrough moment, only to be thwarted by an offside call. However, it was De Bruyne’s cunning corner kick that found Stones, who capitalized on Nathan Ake’s astute blocking to net City’s opener.
Liverpool, undeterred, launched a spirited comeback, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz narrowly missing the mark. City, too, had their chances, with Erling Haaland testing Caoimhin Kelleher’s resolve.
The momentum swung decisively after the break when City conceded a penalty, allowing Mac Allister to convert with aplomb. Ederson’s subsequent injury compounded City’s woes, leaving both teams with makeshift keepers guarding the goal.
The drama kept on coming up until the last second, with Liverpool very nearly being awarded a penalty in the 98th minute after Doku caught Mac Allister in the chest with a high boot, but after a VAR check Michael Oliver waved play on.
The result leaves Arsenal and Liverpool on 64 points, with the former ahead on goal difference, and City on 63 with just 10 games to go.
Below are some of the reactions from Arsenal fans following statement between Liverpool and Manchester City;
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