Sobol scored + direct red card for a defender; Bernardo Silva equalized; Haaland assisted and scored a penalty as Manchester City came from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1.

At 00:30 on February 9th Beijing time, the 25th round of the Premier League featured a Big Six clash with Liverpool hosting Manchester City.

In the first half, Haaland missed a one-on-one chance, and Liverpool had zero shots on target, with the half ending 0-0; in the second half, Ekittik missed a good opportunity, Soboslai’s free-kick thundered into the net to break the deadlock, then the last defender received a straight red for denying a clear goal-scoring chance, leaving Liverpool with 10 men. Haaland headed an assist to captain Bernardo Silva who leveled the score, then Nunes won a penalty, and Haaland converted it to give City the lead.

In the end, Manchester City overturned the deficit to win 2-1 away, completing a double over Liverpool. City remain unbeaten in three league games and trail league leaders Arsenal by six points, while Liverpool sit sixth.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Ekittik upfront, supported by Wirtz behind, flanked by Salah and Gakpo. Hrafnbeck and McAllister formed the double pivot, Soboslai, Konate, Van Dijk, and Kilkez made up the back four, with Alisson in goal. The starting lineup was valued at €680 million. Guardiola set up a 4-3-3 with Marmoush, Haaland, and Semenyo as the front three; O’Reilly, Rodri, and Bernardo Silva in midfield; Ait-Nouri, Guehi, Khusnanov, and Nunes at the back; Donnarumma in goal, with a starting value of €685 million.

In this match, Manchester City took the initiative as visitors and dominated Anfield in the first half. City’s possession exceeded 60%, with 10 shots and 3 on target, while Haaland missed a clear chance. Liverpool managed zero shots on target in the first half. In the second half, Liverpool intensified their attack and took the lead through Soboslai’s spectacular free-kick, but Soboslai was then sent off with a straight red for denying a clear goal opportunity, leaving Liverpool with ten men. This gave City the upper hand, and Haaland’s header set up Bernardo Silva’s sliding finish to equalize. In stoppage time, Nunes was fouled by Alisson, winning a penalty that Haaland converted to secure the win. Ultimately, City’s 2-1 comeback at Anfield keeps the Premier League title race alive, trailing Arsenal by six points. With the Champions League knockout rounds starting soon and Arsenal reluctant to rotate, the competition remains open.

Throughout the entire match,Manchester City held 53% possession, took 17 shots with 7 on target; Liverpool had 15 shots with 4 on target.. Haaland performed well, seemingly contributing both a goal and an assist, but he also missed a clear chance and remained quiet in open play. His style of play, struggling to keep the ball at his feet, made it hard to activate the two wings. Marmoush and Semenyo had little impact, and Haaland could learn from Kane’s approach.