Liverpool 1-2 Man Metropolis: Six minutes that rescued Man Metropolis’s title dream – Worldwide Dispatch

A technology of Manchester Metropolis supporters had not skilled a successful feeling at Anfield – however all that modified on a extremely dramatic Sunday night.

Trailing 1-0 to Liverpool within the 84th minute, it was turning right into a theme acquainted for the Residents trustworthy till captain Bernardo Silva and the ice-cool Erling Haaland each netted within the dying phases handy Pep Guardiola’s aspect a memorable victory.

Metropolis supporters have been riotous when Rayan Cherki rolled in a 3rd into an empty internet from simply inside his personal half, however the objective was ultimately dominated out by the video assistant referee (VAR).

It mattered little as they stayed effectively after the ultimate whistle to have fun their aspect’s triumph – solely a 3rd within the league since 1981.

It was additionally end result that retains Metropolis within the title race. Simply.

Boss Pep Guardiola joked afterwards about their final victory at Anfield 5 years in the past, which got here behind closed doorways throughout Covid restrictions, saying: “That does not depend, proper?”

However this good turnaround meant Metropolis are solely six factors adrift of leaders Arsenal with 13 video games left to play – together with a Gunners go to to Etihad Stadium in April – having been watching a nine-point deficit within the closing phases.

“It’s so troublesome, Anfield is Anfield – the custom, the historical past and the gang,” added Guardiola. “It at all times appears to be like smaller, tighter right here and the pitch does not seem like Etihad Stadium – and the gamers that they’ve, and every little thing.

“After all we might be disenchanted and all of the questions could be again and again [about the title race] however six factors is healthier than 9. It’s nonetheless quite a bit contemplating how robust Arsenal are in all departments.

“The final 10 video games, from my expertise, it’s so troublesome. The necessary factor is to attempt to be there and enhance as a result of the second half was not adequate once more.

“All we are able to do is breathe down the neck of Arsenal and being there, strive in the event that they go slip [up] and use it.”