

Manchester City took an early lead as reigning champions when Erling Haaland capitalized on a mistake by Liverpool's keeper Alisson. Haaland's goal, marking his 50th in the Premier League in just 48 matches, provided City with an advantage they held until the final stages. Despite Ruben Dias having a goal disallowed for a foul on Alisson, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold seized the opportunity, scoring a precise low strike from the edge of the area.
The draw allowed Arsenal to overtake City in the table, and City may view this as a missed chance, acknowledging Liverpool's resilience. City felt they had a legitimate case for a second goal, with Akanji's alleged foul preceding Dias's disallowed goal. The match highlighted City's missed opportunities and Liverpool's defensive tenacity, leaving the title race wide open.