We really deserved to win today but Nevertheless Arsenal will suffer in our hand at Etihad for this Liverpool has done to us today’: Man city Star Erling Haaland sends strong premier league message to Arsenal fans ahead of their clash next week

In a tightly contested showdown at Anfield, Liverpool and Manchester City battled to a deadlock, setting the stage for a thrilling climax to the title race and propelling Arsenal to the top of the table.

City seized the initiative midway through the first half, capitalizing on a well-executed set-piece as Kevin De Bruyne’s ingenious corner found John Stones at the near post, resulting in a meticulously rehearsed goal. However, Liverpool persisted in their offensive efforts and came close to leveling the score when Luis Diaz narrowly missed the target with a promising opportunity.

The Reds eventually found their equalizer early in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive error by Nathan Ake, whose errant back pass was intercepted by Darwin Nunez. Ederson’s challenge on Nunez resulted in a penalty, expertly converted by Alexis Mac Allister to restore parity.

Despite Liverpool’s sustained pressure, Diaz squandered two clear-cut chances, while City’s substitute goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega, made a crucial save to deny Nunez. City’s Jeremy Doku also came close to securing victory late in the game, striking the post from a difficult angle, before surviving a tense VAR review following a challenge on Mac Allister in the penalty area.

The match concluded with both teams unable to break the deadlock, leaving Arsenal to capitalize on the draw and ascend to the top of the table. The closely contested encounter served as a prelude to the intense competition expected in the remainder of the title race, setting the stage for a captivating run-in towards the season’s conclusion.