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Haaland Penalty Seals Man City’s 2-1 Comeback at Anfield After VAR Review

The win keeps Pep Guardiola’s side within five points of leaders Arsenal.

Overview

  • Erling Haaland converted a 90th‑minute penalty to reach 21 league goals and end his Premier League scoring drought at Anfield.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai had put Liverpool ahead on 73 minutes with a powerful free‑kick from distance.
  • Bernardo Silva equalized in the 83rd minute, finishing after a Haaland headed assist inside the box.
  • A lengthy stoppage‑time VAR review disallowed a late City goal and led to Szoboszlai’s red card for a foul on Haaland, with play extending to about the 103rd minute.
  • The result marked just Manchester City’s third Premier League win at Anfield since 1992, leaving Liverpool sixth on 39 points as they chase European qualification.