Manchester City vs Liverpool – this should be the most watchable showdown in the Premier League at the moment.
In the early morning of April 11, Beijing time, this season's Premier League title "Battle of Tianwangshan" was staged at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, and after 90 minutes of wonderful duels, Manchester City, sitting at home, drew 2-2 with the visiting Liverpool team. So far, with the last seven games left in the league, Manchester City is still one point ahead of Liverpool in the top of the table.
De Bruyne fired hard to give City a 1-0 lead.
The strongest showdown of the season left the Etihad Stadium full. After the opening, the home team did not disappoint the fans, and repeatedly penetrated the Liverpool team's defense through exquisite passing and cutting. In the 5th minute, De Bruyne took the ball to the left side of the penalty area and fired a right-footed cannonball, the ball hit Liverpool defender Matip in the leg and refracted into the net, giving City a 1-0 lead. However, the tenacious Liverpool team immediately responded, in the 13th minute, Robertson picked out a pass from the left side of the perimeter, Arnold got the ball back near the bottom line on the right side of the penalty area, jota followed the small penalty area forward right foot push to break the goal, the two teams returned to the same running line.
Jota tied for Liverpool.
In this game, Manchester City had the advantage in midfield, especially Belgian midfielder De Bruyne played well, sending exquisite passes many times. Driven by him, City's attack is significantly more refined. In the 36th minute, A cross from the left side of the Canselo penalty area was met by Brazilian striker Jesus who countered offside with a right-footed shot that gave City a 2-1 lead into the second half. However, just one minute into the start of the second half, Mane received Alexander-Arnold's diagonal pass to complete the "blitzkrieg" and tie the score again. Since then, the two teams have played back and forth, creating opportunities many times. Especially in stoppage time, De Bruyne assisted Mahrez to get a single knife, but the latter's pick-and-roll shot went high over the crossbar and regrettably missed the "dead end".
Jesus scored and City took another 2-1 lead.
After the referee blew the game whistle, the fans were still enthusiastic and unfinished. It is worth mentioning that Manchester City coach Guardiola took the initiative to high-five and hug Liverpool coach Klopp to celebrate, and the two coaches obviously enjoyed the joy of this "chess opponent".
Liverpool opened the second half with a blitzkrieg, with Mane scoring to tie the score to 2-2.
"It was a great game for both sides." Guardiola said after the game that the team had won the game, but finally gave Liverpool a feeling of "the rest of their lives", "Every year I pay special attention to Liverpool's game, this time we play well, although there are regrets, but I am proud of the team." Liverpool manager Klopp also said that although the result could not fully satisfy him, the game was still wonderful, "Now my mood is not happy, but I definitely enjoy such a game." I have a lot of respect for my opponents and it's really nice to see their passing and running. ”
Guardiola and Klopp high-fived and hugged after the game.
Many Chinese and foreign fans also lamented the excitement of this game on the Internet after the game. However, you don't have to wait too long, on the evening of April 16, Beijing time, the two teams will play the semi-final of this season's FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.