Manchester City struck twice in the closing minutes to secure a dramatic 2–1 Premier League victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, cutting Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to six points and reigniting the title race.

Liverpool looked set for a crucial win after Dominik Szoboszlai put the hosts ahead with a superb long-range free kick in the 74th minute, sending Anfield into celebration and edging Arne Slot’s side closer to the summit.

But City, second before kick-off, mounted a late comeback. Bernardo Silva volleyed home an equaliser in the 84th minute after sustained pressure, before Erling Haaland sealed the win deep into stoppage time, converting a penalty after Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson fouled Matheus Nunes.

Haaland, who was booked for celebrating in front of the travelling supporters, took his tally to another decisive level in City’s pursuit of a fourth consecutive league title.

The match ended amid controversy and chaos, with Liverpool’s Szoboszlai sent off in the 13th minute of added time following a VAR review that overturned what appeared to be a late City goal, instead awarding a free kick and red card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.

Despite the late drama, Pep Guardiola’s side held on for a rare and significant win at Anfield — only his second there as City manager, and his first in front of fans.

The result leaves City six points behind leaders Arsenal, keeping pressure firmly on Mikel Arteta’s side as the season enters its final stretch. Liverpool, sixth, were left to rue costly late errors in a match they had largely controlled.

“This keeps everything alive,” one City official said after the match, as the champions once again underlined their reputation for decisive finishes when the stakes are highest.

With 13 games remaining, the Premier League title race is far from settled.