Liverpool Held to 1-1 Draw at Etihad Stadium
Bernardo Silva and Cancelo Hand Manchester City First-Half Lead
Alexander-Arnold Equalizes in the Second Half
Manchester City and Liverpool played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, April 10, 2022. The home side took an early two-goal lead through Bernardo Silva and Cancelo before Liverpool fought back in the second half with goals from Jota and Mane. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a stunning equalizer in the second half to earn Liverpool a share of the points.
The match was the final Premier League clash between Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his former assistant Mikel Arteta, who is now in charge of Arsenal. Both teams played with intensity and passion throughout the game, and the result leaves Manchester City still in contention for the Premier League title.
Manchester City started the game brightly and took the lead in the 13th minute when Bernardo Silva played a through ball to De Bruyne, who then squared it for Gabriel Jesus to tap in. The home side doubled their lead in the 37th minute through a superb goal from Cancelo. The full-back picked up the ball on the right-hand side, drove inside, and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
Liverpool pulled a goal back in the 46th minute through Jota, who headed home from a cross by Robertson. The Reds continued to press for an equalizer, and they were rewarded in the 54th minute when Mane scored from close range after a knockdown from Firmino. Alexander-Arnold then completed the comeback in the 80th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box.
The result leaves Manchester City in second place in the Premier League table, one point behind leaders Arsenal. Liverpool remain in third place, three points adrift of the top of the table.
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