Anfield in Shock: Late goal sends Liverpool crashing as Man City claim victory

Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, with Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty proving decisive in a pulsating encounter.

Liverpool had taken the lead in the 74th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai curled a stunning free-kick past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, sending the Anfield crowd into jubilation. The strike seemed set to give the Reds a vital boost in their quest for Champions League qualification.

Manchester City responded in the 84th minute when Bernardo Silva finished from close range after a Haaland header, restoring parity and setting up a tense finale. The decisive moment came in the 90’+3 minute when Haaland converted a penalty, handing City a dramatic win and keeping their Premier League title hopes alive, nine points behind leaders Arsenal.

Late in stoppage time, Rayan Cherki appeared to score a third goal for City, but it was correctly ruled out by the officials, adding further drama to a high-stakes match and leaving Anfield stunned.

The first half was cautious, with few clear chances. Mohamed Salah tested Donnarumma early, while City looked dangerous on the counter, but neither side could break the deadlock until Szoboszlai’s moment of brilliance.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot introduced Curtis Jones for Cody Gakpo to try and reclaim the lead, but City’s defence held firm. The disallowed goal and late penalty highlighted the dramatic swings of a tense encounter.counter.