1-1: Haaland’s record, but Alexander-Arnold saves Liverpool

At this moment by Pep Guardiola or Jürgen Klopp. For the sixth time in their 29 meetings throughout their respective careers, the coach of Manchester City and Liverpool. First marked Erling Haaland (which broke a new record in his career), ten minutes from the end he tied Trent Alexander-Arnold (1-1). After what is now the classic of English football classics, as exciting as ever, the City of Manchester remains the leader of the Premier, along with Liverpool at one point.

The first half was even, even though it ended in city ahead of the scoreboard. He scored in the 27th minute Haaland with the left foot, after a great slalom of Nathan Ake (one of the most prominent ‘citizens’). The Norwegian star’s first goal against Liverpool in Premier.

But that’s not all. It’s a bit historical Haaland He became the player to reach 50 goals in the English championship in fewer games, 48. Thus he broke another record in his career, which he still holds. Andy Colewho reached fifty goals in 65 games.

He city began to dominate the Liverpoolwith omnipresent Bernard Silvabut with the ‘reds’ very well organized in defence, won many duels and appeared dangerous on the counter attack. Dominik Szoboszlai He played the leading role with his runs and passes, creating chances.

Edersongoalkeeper of the ‘citizen’ team, prevented the team from advancing Liverpool with a great save in one shot Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan attacker had several chances in the first half, but did not capitalize on them. Alison was providential in deflecting a shot from Phil Foden.

After the break he seemed to lose control of the match. Manchester City, but the minutes passed without the ‘reds’ being able to take advantage of it. The one in Guardiola They scored the second after one game Doc with a great pass on Julian Alvarezthat the Argentine world champion, did not have his best day, ended badly.

In the range of Liverpool He was injured in the 53rd minute Diogo Jota and I entered Luis Diazwhile Ryan Gravenberg replaced Curtis Jones. He Liverpool He played his best minutes. But the counterattack creates danger city. Frame Ruben Dias but the goal did not increase the score because Manuel Akanji commit a foul on Alison. Darwin Núñez had another chance, but Ederson intervened. Liverpool fans were desperate.

Alisson kept out Haaland’s second. But, a minute later, in the 80th minute, Alexander-Arnold became the hero of Liverpool at Etihad. He went inside, wrong He gave him the ball and the England international shot at goal just out of reach. Ederson. In an iconic image, Alexander-Arnold He made the gesture to silence the fans of the city.

He pressed the city, thrown in search of a secondary goal. Matip avoided it with an intervention. And on the edge of the end Haaland missed by a centimeter. At 1-1, Klopp constantly outnumbered Guardiola (with no changes made) 12 wins to 11 in their careers.