Manchester City reignited their Premier League title ambitions after producing a sensational late turnaround against Liverpool at Anfield, turning a near-fatal setback into a crucial victory.

For much of the evening, Pep Guardiola’s side looked set to lose ground on league leaders Arsenal, raporting alldaysport

Liverpool took the lead through Dominik Szoboszlai, whose powerful free-kick left City chasing the game deep into the second half. With the clock ticking down and City still behind, the title race appeared to be slipping away.

However, the final moments transformed the narrative completely. Bernardo Silva brought City level in the 84th minute, sparking belief among the visitors, before Erling Haaland sealed the comeback from the penalty spot in stoppage time after Alisson collided with Matheus Nunes inside the box.

The result leaves Manchester City six points adrift of Arsenal, but the momentum swing has reignited belief that the champions are still firmly in the hunt.

Neville: “That Moment Changed Everything”

Speaking after the match, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville highlighted just how significant the turnaround could be.
He suggested that City were only minutes away from seeing their title challenge effectively end, but praised their ability to seize a rare opportunity when it mattered most. According to Neville, these defining moments often separate champions from contenders.

A Classic Premier League Battle

Ex-Manchester City goalkeeper Paul Robinson also praised the match, calling it a showcase of elite Premier League football. He highlighted the intensity, attacking intent, and competitiveness from both sides, noting that neither team showed any interest in settling for a draw.

Robinson added that results like this can have a major psychological impact, especially at this stage of the season, where confidence and consistency are crucial.
Controversial Late Incident Adds to the Drama
The chaos continued deep into injury time when City thought they had added another goal, only for VAR to intervene. A foul on Haaland before the ball crossed the line resulted in the goal being ruled out and Szoboszlai shown a red card.

Haaland later admitted he felt sympathy for the Liverpool midfielder, suggesting the punishment felt harsh despite being in line with the rules.

What’s Next in the Title Race?

Despite the win, Manchester City remain outside the top four and still face an uphill task to defend their title. Liverpool, meanwhile, will look to bounce back quickly as the fixture list continues to pile pressure on all the league’s contenders.

City face Fulham next as they aim to build momentum, while Arsenal return to action against Brentford, knowing that every point now carries massive importance in an increasingly unpredictable title race./ALLDAYSPORT/