City's Lethal Comeback: Haaland and Silva Silence Anfield, Gap to Arsenal Closes

Anfield Drama: From Szoboszlai’s Brilliance to Haaland’s Shocker

In one of the most thrilling encounters in modern Premier League history, Manchester City staged a spectacular comeback to defeat hosts Liverpool 2-1 on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The match at Anfield was a roller-coaster of emotions that kept millions on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, with City snatching victory just as Liverpool seemed destined for glory.

Liverpool broke the deadlock in the 74th minute through a thunderous free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai, which flew past Donnarumma to ignite the Anfield crowd. As time was running out, captain Bernardo Silva equalized for City in the 84th minute after a clever assist from Haaland, restoring hope for Pep Guardiola’s side for the final stretch.

A Late Penalty and a Red Card End the Reds' Hopes

In the third minute of stoppage time (90+3'), the referee awarded a penalty to Manchester City after Matheus Nunes was fouled by Alisson Becker. Erling Haaland stepped up and clinicaly dispatched the spot-kick, marking his first-ever career goal at Anfield. The drama peaked in the 10th minute of injury time when Szoboszlai was sent off for denying Haaland a third goal, ending the night in wild celebrations for the visitors.

With this win, Manchester City reaches 50 points in second place, narrowing the gap with leaders Arsenal to 6 points. Liverpool remains on 39 points in sixth place, complicating their quest for a Champions League qualifying spot in this fiercely competitive season.