Liverpool and Manchester City played to a 1-1 draw, with Erling Haaland making history as the fastest player to score 50 Premier League goals. Haaland opened the scoring for City, but Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold secured the equalizer in the 80th minute. The draw ended City’s remarkable 23-game winning streak at Etihad Stadium. The result keeps Liverpool one point behind City in the tight Premier League title race. Arsenal has a chance to go top if they win their upcoming match against Brentford.

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Liverpool secured a 1-1 draw against Manchester City in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. Erling Haaland made history by becoming the fastest player to score 50 Premier League goals, breaking the record held by former player Andy Cole. Haaland opened the scoring for City with a low effort in the 27th minute.

Despite Haaland’s historic goal, Liverpool capitalized on his missed opportunity in the 79th minute, as Alexander-Arnold scored the equalizer. This draw halted City’s impressive 23-game winning streak at Etihad Stadium.

The result leaves City at the top of the table with 29 points after 13 games, just one point ahead of Liverpool. Arsenal has a chance to claim the top spot if they win their later match against Brentford.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expressed satisfaction with the result, considering Etihad Stadium a tough place to play. Alexander-Arnold emphasized the importance of the point gained on the road for Liverpool, stating that there were positives despite not delivering an amazing performance.

On the other hand, City manager Pep Guardiola praised his team’s excellent performance against a top-quality opponent. Guardiola acknowledged Haaland’s goal and overall contribution but expressed disappointment with the result.

The match showcased the competitive nature of the Premier League title race, with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal in close contention for the top spot.