Manchester City have handed the first league defeat
of the season to Liverpool as they piped the Reds
2-1 in a keenly contested game today at the
Etihad Stadium.
also helped them close the gap at the top of the
table to just four points.
The top-of-the-table showdown was played at a
frantic pace from start to finish as champions City
faced the prospect of falling as much as 10 points
adrift of the previously unbeaten league leaders.
Indeed, Liverpool were looking invincible having
won their last nine top-flight outings heading into
today's match.
However, Jurgen Klopp’s men were demystified
when Sergio Aguero shot City in front shortly
before halftime.
Liverpool fought back and levelled things up
through Roberto Firmino and would have been
much happier with a draw than their hosts.
with less than 20 minutes remaining to hand City a
crucial three points in the title race as they moved
back into second place above Tottenham Hotspur.
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