In a pulsating Champions League thriller at Anfield, Liverpool stunned Manchester City with a dramatic late winner, securing a memorable 2-1 victory.In a pulsating Champions League thriller at Anfield, Liverpool stunned Manchester City with a dramatic late winner, securing a memorable 2-1 victory. The match was a tale of two halves, with City dominating possession and pressing early on. However, Liverpool absorbed the pressure and grew into the game, creating several chances of their own. The deadlock was broken just before halftime, when Mohamed Salah’s inch-perfect pass found Sadio Mané in the City area. The Senegalese forward coolly slotted home to give Liverpool a deserved lead. After the break, City continued to press, and their persistence paid off when Phil Foden equalized with a clinical finish in the 69th minute. As the game entered the final stages, it seemed destined for a draw. However, Liverpool had other ideas. In the 89th minute, a long ball from Virgil van Dijk found substitute Divock Origi in space on the right wing. The Belgian forward raced into the City area and fired a powerful shot past Ederson to send Anfield into raptures. The win was a huge boost for Liverpool’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League. It also served as a statement of intent, demonstrating that the Reds are capable of beating the best teams in Europe. For Manchester City, the defeat was a disappointing setback. However, they remain top of the Premier League and will be confident of bouncing back in their remaining Champions League group games.
