Breath-taking victory for Liverpool, the 'tireless warrior' awarded the best player of the match

The epic clash at Anfield between Liverpool and Manchester City ended with a dramatic scenario, leaving a lasting impact on the Premier League title race this season.

The showdown between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield concluded in the most thrilling way. Haaland’s late goal and Szoboszlai’s red card transformed the game into a true battle. After the match, the player awarded man of the match was someone else: Bernardo Silva.

The Portuguese player delivered an exceptional performance, appearing at almost every critical point on the pitch. Moreover, Bernardo Silva’s equalizing goal in the final minutes played a significant role in Man City’s courageous comeback at the iconic Anfield stadium.

With 1 goal, 48 successful passes at an 87% accuracy rate, and 5 ball recoveries, Bernardo Silva truly turned Anfield into the stage for his outstanding display.

Heading into the match, Manchester City knew they faced an immense challenge. Anfield has long been an impregnable fortress for many top teams, including Man City, who have secured very few wins there over the past decades. However, Pep Guardiola’s squad started proactively, ready to press high and constantly apply pressure on Liverpool’s defense.

In the first half alone, Man City created numerous clear chances. Erling Haaland broke through to face Alisson but failed to beat the Brazilian goalkeeper. Not stopping there, Omar Marmoush missed an unbelievable opportunity by shooting wide despite having no marker.

Liverpool spent most of the time under pressure, struggling to build play from the back. Mohamed Salah was the home side’s rare bright spot with some explosive individual moves, including a moment where he appeared to be pulled by the shoulder inside the box, but neither referee Craig Pawson nor VAR awarded a penalty.

In the second half, the game became more balanced as Liverpool began to regain their usual rhythm. Good chances came for Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, but their lack of finishing and Man City’s committed defending kept the Reds from scoring.

It was not until the 74th minute that Anfield truly erupted when Dominik Szoboszlai took a long-range free kick that hit the post and then went straight into the net, giving Liverpool the lead to the delight of the home fans.

However, Liverpool’s joy was short-lived. Just six minutes later, Bernardo Silva capitalized on a clever layoff from Haaland to level the score, bringing the match back to even terms. The tension peaked in stoppage time when Alisson fouled Matheus Nunes inside the box. From the penalty spot, Haaland calmly converted, securing a 2-1 victory for Manchester City.