The match between Liverpool vs Manchester City in Week 28 of the 2023-2024 Premier League ended anticlimactic. Because the match which was held at Anfield Stadium, on Sunday 10 March 2024 ended without a winner because it was tied at 1-1.
Previously, the Liverpool vs Man City match was highly anticipated because the big match was competing to win first place in the 2023-2024 Premier League standings. That way, the expectations of football fans are that both teams will give their all to win.
Liverpool and Man City actually played as hard as possible. However, the result of the match was a 1-1 draw and made the match anticlimactic.
With this draw, either Liverpool or Man City failed to overtake Arsenal at the top of the 2023-2024 Premier League standings. Now the Reds are still in second place with 64 points, while The Citizens are in third place with 63 points.
Playing in front of their own supporters, Liverpool actually played very well. They were able to dominate the match and put pressure on Man City’s defense several times.
Nevertheless, Man City was able to respond with a counterattack. No wonder Liverpool’s defense finally conceded in the 23rd minute.
It was John Stones who was able to score a goal after escaping from the tight guard of Liverpool’s defenders. The goal also came from Kevin De Bruyne’s measured corner kick.
The 1-0 score then lasted until the first half ended. Man City is temporarily ahead of Liverpool.
Entering the second half, Liverpool immediately stepped on the gas. When the second half had only been running for five minutes, Liverpool were awarded a penalty.
Mac Allister, who was trusted to execute the kick, was able to complete his task successfully. Liverpool also managed to catch Man City and the score became 1-1. Liverpool’s goal precisely occurred in the 50th minute.
After that, Liverpool still dominated. Both in terms of ball control and creating opportunities.
Man City also seemed to have more difficulty playing in the second half. However, Liverpool could not take advantage of this and score additional goals.
In the end, the score 1-1 lasted until the match ended. With this draw, either Liverpool or Man City failed to overtake Arsenal at the top of the 2023-2024 Premier League standings.
Now the Reds are still in second place with 64 points, while The Citizens are in third place with 63 points.
