Premier League Shocker: Man City Stuns Liverpool with Last-Gasp WinnerPremier League Shocker: Man City Stuns Liverpool with Last-Gasp Winner Liverpool’s march towards the Premier League title suffered a major setback as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory with a stunning late goal at Etihad Stadium. The hosts took the lead through a towering header from Erling Haaland in the 20th minute. Liverpool responded in the second half through Mohamed Salah, who equalized with a composed finish in the 63rd minute. As the game approached its climax, both sides traded blows in a frenetic battle. However, it was Man City who delivered the knockout punch in the dying moments. In the 95th minute, substitute Bernardo Silva found himself on the right wing with a clear path to the Liverpool goal. The Portuguese winger surged forward, evading tackles from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker before calmly slotting the ball into the net. The Etihad Stadium erupted in pandemonium as Man City secured a crucial victory that reignites their title hopes. The win moves them to within three points of Liverpool, who have now lost two of their last three league matches. For Liverpool, the defeat is a significant blow to their aspirations of a quadruple this season. They now trail Man City in both the Premier League and the FA Cup, with only the Champions League and Carabao Cup remaining as realistic targets. Pep Guardiola, Man City’s manager, hailed his team’s fighting spirit and refusal to give up. “It was an incredible game. We showed great character and determination to win this match,” he said. Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, was visibly disappointed after the defeat. “We deserved a draw at least, but unfortunately we couldn’t score the second goal. It’s a bitter pill to swallow,” he admitted. The result leaves the Premier League title race wide open with just eight games remaining this season. Man City will be hoping to maintain their momentum, while Liverpool will need to bounce back quickly and prove that they still have the quality and resilience to challenge for the championship.
