Manchester City Stuns Liverpool with Late Comeback, 2-1 Victory
Liverpool’s home ground, Anfield, witnessed a dramatic reversal on Saturday, February 9, 2026, as Manchester City snatched a 2-1 victory in a thrilling Premier League clash. The result sees City close the gap on league leaders Arsenal to six points, while Liverpool’s struggles continue.
The match began with a missed opportunity for Erling Haaland, who failed to convert a one-on-one chance early in the first half. Liverpool, despite dominating possession, failed to register a single shot on target before halftime. The second half saw chances at both ends, with Équitike squandering a golden opportunity for the Reds before Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a stunning free-kick in the 74th minute to give Liverpool the lead.
However, City responded with relentless pressure. Bernardo Silva equalized in the 84th minute, assisted by a headed pass from Haaland. The drama wasn’t over, as Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson conceded a penalty in stoppage time, which Haaland calmly converted to position City ahead. The late penalty and subsequent goal marked a turning point, extending City’s unbeaten run to three league games.
The match descended into chaos in the dying moments. Szoboszlai received a red card after a VAR review for a foul on Haaland during a counter-attack, nullifying a late goal from Julián Álvarez. The controversial ending capped off a fiercely contested match.
Szoboszlai’s earlier free-kick was his fourth direct free-kick goal of the season, the most by a Liverpool player since Luis Suárez in the 2012-13 campaign. According to reports, this achievement highlights Szoboszlai’s growing influence in the Liverpool squad.
With this win, Manchester City now sits second in the Premier League with 50 points, six behind Arsenal. Liverpool, meanwhile, remains in sixth place with 39 points, five points off the Champions League qualification spots. The defeat marks Liverpool’s seventh league game with only one win.
