Manchester City players celebrate after Erling Haaland scored his side's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League game against Liverpool at Anfield. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty ImagesPremier League: Liverpool 1 [Szoboszlai 74] Manchester City 2 [B Silva 85; Haaland 90+3]Pep Guardiola threw himself back into his seat in the dugout. The Manchester City manager had just witnessed a moment of sheer brilliance and, like everyone connected to his club, he had to fear the worst. At one point during the celebrations, the Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konaté, wandered over with his hands on his head. The Kop booed Marc Guéhi for going to City rather than their club when he left Crystal Palace in January.

Source: The Irish Times February 09, 2026 07:43 UTC