Liverpool hold Manchester City in four-goal thriller

Manchester City twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against Liverpool in a thrilling match between the Premier League giants on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah appeared to have won the game at a frenzied Anfield after Phil Foden had cancelled out Sadio Mane’s opener but Kevin De Bruyne’s late deflected shot rescued a point for Pep Guardiola’s men.

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The result leaves the Premier League title race tantalisingly poised, with Liverpool a point behind leaders Chelsea and City in third place alongside a clutch of other clubs, two points off the top.

Earlier, Tottenham beat Aston Villa 2-1 and Leicester drew 2-2 at Crystal Palace while new boys Brentford scored deep into stoppage time to beat West Ham 2-1.

City’s dropped points against Southampton last month looked potentially costly, with tricky away matches to come against Chelsea and Liverpool.

But the defending champions have shown their mettle with a 1-0 win last week at Stamford Bridge and an impressive performance at the home of their fierce rivals.

City dominated the first half on Sunday but had nothing to show for their endeavours against a lacklustre home side.

Instead, it was Liverpool who drew first blood when Mane struck just before the hour mark following fine work from Salah.

City levelled through Foden’s drilled finish from an acute angle but Salah produced a sensational solo effort to fire Liverpool back in front in the 76th minute.

The visitors dug deep again and De Bruyne equalised five minutes later with a finish from the edge of the area, which deflected in off Joel Matip.

“What a game,” Guardiola told Sky Sports. “That is the reason the last year’s Man City and Liverpool were always there because we try to play in this way. Unfortunately, we couldn’t win – but we didn’t lose.

“That’s why the Premier League is the best. It was great, really great.”

Klopp was disappointed with his side’s first-half showing but said his side turned things around after the break.

“Second half completely different,” he said. “If we only played the second half I would have loved to have won but with the first half I am happy with the point.” (AFP)