Haaland's dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool serves as a statement of intent from Manchester City, marking a significant shift in momentum for the league title contenders.
City's victory at Anfield was a masterclass in comeback football, with Erling Haaland scoring the winning penalty in stoppage time. The Norwegian striker had been struggling to find his form since Christmas, but the goal was a welcome relief and set up a thrilling conclusion to the match.
Haaland has admitted that he's been feeling fatigued due to the packed schedule, but it was clear from his performance that he's still one of the most clinical finishers in the league. His goal was just one of two for City, with Bernardo Silva equalizing six minutes into stoppage time.
The win marked a much-needed statement from City, who had been struggling to find consistency since the turn of the year. Pep Guardiola's side were on the back foot for much of the first half, but they rallied in the second period and showed their quality with a thrilling comeback.
Liverpool, meanwhile, looked sluggish at times, particularly in the opening 45 minutes. Virgil van Dijk admitted that his team struggled to execute their gameplan, which relied heavily on long balls over the top to try and catch City off guard.
The win marked Liverpool's first defeat at Anfield under Pep Guardiola, who had previously won only once against them during the 2020-21 season. It was also Haaland's first goal at Anfield, a significant scalp for City in their pursuit of the league title.
Haaland himself acknowledged that the win meant more than just three points, but said it sent a statement to City fans and showed that his team were still in the hunt for the title. However, he refused to get carried away with expectations, saying he needed to focus on the next match against Fulham and not get distracted by results elsewhere.
The win sets City up nicely for their next match, while Liverpool will look to bounce back at Brentford on Thursday night. The title race is heating up, and both teams know that every point counts as they jockey for position in the battle for Premier League supremacy.
City's victory at Anfield was a masterclass in comeback football, with Erling Haaland scoring the winning penalty in stoppage time. The Norwegian striker had been struggling to find his form since Christmas, but the goal was a welcome relief and set up a thrilling conclusion to the match.
Haaland has admitted that he's been feeling fatigued due to the packed schedule, but it was clear from his performance that he's still one of the most clinical finishers in the league. His goal was just one of two for City, with Bernardo Silva equalizing six minutes into stoppage time.
The win marked a much-needed statement from City, who had been struggling to find consistency since the turn of the year. Pep Guardiola's side were on the back foot for much of the first half, but they rallied in the second period and showed their quality with a thrilling comeback.
Liverpool, meanwhile, looked sluggish at times, particularly in the opening 45 minutes. Virgil van Dijk admitted that his team struggled to execute their gameplan, which relied heavily on long balls over the top to try and catch City off guard.
The win marked Liverpool's first defeat at Anfield under Pep Guardiola, who had previously won only once against them during the 2020-21 season. It was also Haaland's first goal at Anfield, a significant scalp for City in their pursuit of the league title.
Haaland himself acknowledged that the win meant more than just three points, but said it sent a statement to City fans and showed that his team were still in the hunt for the title. However, he refused to get carried away with expectations, saying he needed to focus on the next match against Fulham and not get distracted by results elsewhere.
The win sets City up nicely for their next match, while Liverpool will look to bounce back at Brentford on Thursday night. The title race is heating up, and both teams know that every point counts as they jockey for position in the battle for Premier League supremacy.
omg what a game!!! Haaland's goal was insane! 
he's been struggling but it looks like he's back to his old self now 
I'm so hyped for City, this win is gonna give them a major boost and keep the pressure on Liverpool 
Pep Guardiola's tactics were spot on, that comeback in the 2nd half was pure magic 
Virgil van Dijk needs to get his team back on track ASAP, they looked really off against City 
can't wait for the next match against Fulham, this is gonna be a tough one 
... i feel like they've been lucky with some of their wins, especially at home. they're still 3 points behind man united and liverpool are closing in fast 
. it's gonna be a long season for city if they can't keep this up. plus, pep's tactics have always been super reliant on individual brilliance from players like haaland... what happens when that stops working? 
. I mean, Haaland had been struggling lately but he's still one of the most clinical finishers out there. The way City rallied in the second half was just insane 
. Can't wait to see how this unfolds now that City are right back in the mix 
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... finally found his scoring boots after a bit of a slump 
️! City's resurgence is a welcome change of pace, especially with the league title on the line 
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. Liverpool's struggles were evident, and Van Dijk admitted that they got outmaneuvered 
. The win at Anfield is a significant scalp for City, and Haaland's goal will be remembered for ages 
. Bring on the next match! 
. City's been playing way better than Liverpool all season and they've got the squad depth to back it up. This win was just a bounce-back from a tough loss earlier in the week 
. Erling Haaland's penalty goal was pure magic 
. Pep Guardiola's tactics were spot on, and it's clear that City are still in the running for that league title 
. Bring on the next match against Fulham – bring on the drama 
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. And Haaland scoring the winner in stoppage time? Please, he was probably running around like a madman trying to get the ball out of his own zone earlier in the match 
. Van Dijk can't even execute their gameplan without looking like a bunch of grandmas playing bingo 
. And don't even get me started on Pep Guardiola, always so calm and collected until City start winning... then he freaks out like a crazy person 
. They still need to show they can dominate games without needing stoppage time winners. Until then, I'll be keeping my skepticism locked away 
. And what's with everyone saying Haaland's the savior of City's campaign? I think he's just being utilized by Pep to make City look better than they actually are 
. and Haaland scoring just one goal, but still getting all the credit? seems like a convenient distraction from some deeper issue 
omg can you believe erling haaland's game-winning penalty? 
the win is massive for city tho, sets them up nicely for their next match against fulham. now we just have to wait and see how liverpool bounce back from this loss 