Manchester City's dramatic late show at Anfield has dealt a crushing blow to Liverpool's title ambitions, sending the Premier League chasing pack into disarray. A stunning comeback from two goals down was sealed by Marc Guéhi, who repaid Pep Guardiola for his summer signing with a defensive masterclass that ultimately proved decisive.
Guardiola was visibly relieved after blowing a kiss towards the heavens as he celebrated with his team, acknowledging that City's fate still hangs in the balance. But make no mistake, this win is a significant turning point. With Arsenal's draw against RB Leipzig earlier on Saturday evening mirroring Dominic Szoboszlai's impact for Liverpool and sweeping the league leaders into chaos, City have now reduced their lead to six points.
The 25-year-old Guéhi was instrumental in this thrilling victory, marshalling his penalty area with composure and providing a platform for City's dramatic comeback. His defensive prowess, particularly in the second half when Liverpool launched everything in search of an equaliser, was unmatched. Even the most ardent Liverpool fans couldn't deny that he was part of the better team in the first hour, silencing critics who had made him the subject of boos at Anfield.
A defining moment came in the 74th minute, when Guéhi repelled Szoboszlai's cross-bound shot into Salah, preventing a certain equaliser. And then, just six minutes later, he again denied Jones from putting the Egyptian forward through on goal with an interception that demonstrated his impressive recovery from earlier mistakes.
Guéhi's display has also raised eyebrows among City fans who initially doubted their summer signing due to the intense scrutiny surrounding his move to Liverpool in January. The player's claim that he is now at "the best club in England" was met with derision, but it seems Guardiola and his team have got it right.
In a season where anything can happen, City's message has been clear: don't write us off just yet. And with this thrilling victory over Liverpool, their manager has proven once again why he is one of the greatest tacticians in the game.
Guardiola was visibly relieved after blowing a kiss towards the heavens as he celebrated with his team, acknowledging that City's fate still hangs in the balance. But make no mistake, this win is a significant turning point. With Arsenal's draw against RB Leipzig earlier on Saturday evening mirroring Dominic Szoboszlai's impact for Liverpool and sweeping the league leaders into chaos, City have now reduced their lead to six points.
The 25-year-old Guéhi was instrumental in this thrilling victory, marshalling his penalty area with composure and providing a platform for City's dramatic comeback. His defensive prowess, particularly in the second half when Liverpool launched everything in search of an equaliser, was unmatched. Even the most ardent Liverpool fans couldn't deny that he was part of the better team in the first hour, silencing critics who had made him the subject of boos at Anfield.
A defining moment came in the 74th minute, when Guéhi repelled Szoboszlai's cross-bound shot into Salah, preventing a certain equaliser. And then, just six minutes later, he again denied Jones from putting the Egyptian forward through on goal with an interception that demonstrated his impressive recovery from earlier mistakes.
Guéhi's display has also raised eyebrows among City fans who initially doubted their summer signing due to the intense scrutiny surrounding his move to Liverpool in January. The player's claim that he is now at "the best club in England" was met with derision, but it seems Guardiola and his team have got it right.
In a season where anything can happen, City's message has been clear: don't write us off just yet. And with this thrilling victory over Liverpool, their manager has proven once again why he is one of the greatest tacticians in the game.
!!! i was literally on the edge of my seat watching that comeback 
Marc Guéhi is absolutely phenomenal 
i mean who would have thought he'd be the difference maker in such an epic match? his defensive skills are insane 
and to silence all those doubters who said he wasn't good enough for city... sigh just pure perfection 
pep guardiola's tactics are always so clever 
and that last minute goal by guéhi was the icing on the cake 
this win is defo a turning point in the season 
and i gotta say, liverpool's chances of winning the league are now seriously uncertain 
my heart is goin out to liverpool right now they're so close to gettin that title and it feels like it's slippin away from 'em... 
but at the same time i gotta say, manchester city played some incredible football today! 
their comeback was insane! guéhi was a total game changer, he saved their bacon when it counted most. 
. he was literally everywhere on the pitch, marshaling his defense and making impossible tackles that would've been easy pickings for any ordinary defender.
. but pep's got an eye for talent and it looks like he's finally found his footing 
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. it's anyone's game from here on out, but one thing's for sure: guéhi's been a revelation 
. what a signing!
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. Their comeback was insane, i mean 2 goals down and they still managed to win it? 
️. City's on fire right now and we should all keep an eye out for them, they're not giving up just yet 
. I'm still in awe of how he marshaled his penalty area with such composure, silencing all those doubters who thought he wasn't good enough for City 
. His interception skills in the second half were incredible 
, and it's clear that Guardiola has made a masterstroke with this summer signing 
. What's important is that City are back in the hunt, and Guéhi has proven himself to be an integral part of their success 
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! Guardiola's tactical genius is on full display, and I have no doubt he'll lead City to another title 
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definitely not surprised though, their squad depth is unreal 
. Marc Guéhi's defensive masterclass 
. He repelled Szoboszlai's shots like a pro 
and saved the day with his interception skills 
. Pep Guardiola's tactics were on point 
, and it's clear he knows how to get the best out of his players 
. It's anyone's game from here 
! The drama, the tension, the thrill of victory 
️ after Guéhi's impressive display 
. It just goes to show that sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's too late 
Pep's face says it all 
he's literally my new fave player I was so sad when he got booed by Liverpool fans earlier in the season but now everyone's acknowledging his genius 
. Six points ahead of Arsenal now? That's huge! City's title hopes are definitely back on 
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. And that Pep Guardiola? He's a genius, plain and simple 
. This win over Liverpool has proven once again why he's one of the greatest managers in the game 
The way he repelled those shots from Szoboszlai and Salah... what a defensive masterclass 
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City's not out of the title race by a long shot. Pep Guardiola is still the king of the Premier League