In another key match of the 25th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Liverpool, playing at Anfield, took the lead with a second-half goal from Szoboszlai, but conceded several goals in the remainder of the game and ultimately lost 1-2 to Manchester City.

Early in the match, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity. Bernardo Silva played a through ball into the penalty area, where Haaland's low shot was blocked by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. In the 9th minute, Bernardo Silva took a free kick, and Husanov rose to head the ball, but it went wide.

In the 15th minute, Nunes made a diagonal pass, and Malmush went down while dealing with Konaté's defense, but the referee did not make a call. In the 23rd minute, Nunes took a corner kick, and Guey headed the ball towards the goal, but Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson caught it.

In the 26th minute, Liverpool attempted a counter-attack. Salah received a through pass from McAllister and shot from inside the box, but the ball was cleared by an opposing player. In the 27th minute, Szoboszlai chipped a pass into the box, and Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma made a mistake in clearing the ball. Salah volleyed the ball, but it went over the bar.

In the 30th minute, Wirtz played a long pass, and Ekittik dribbled into the penalty area before firing a low shot that was cleared. In the 33rd minute, Rodri crossed from the penalty area, and Haaland volleyed, but the ball was intercepted by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. In the 41st minute, Rodri received the ball outside the penalty area and his shot was deflected. Malmush then unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went over the post.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Van Dijk fouled Haaland while vying for possession, and was shown a yellow card by the referee. In the 52nd minute, Ete Nouri made a mistake while clearing the ball, and Szoboszlai gained possession and took a low shot, but the ball was caught by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 55th minute, Liverpool created an attacking opportunity, with Salah chipping a pass into the penalty area, but Ekitic's header went wide. In the 64th minute, Ekitic passed back from the penalty area, and Wirtz's low shot was blocked by an opposing player. In the 74th minute, Liverpool won a free kick, which Szoboszlai converted directly, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead.

In the 84th minute, Rajan Sergei chipped the ball into the penalty area, Haaland headed it on, and Bernardo Silva then volleyed it into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Manchester City. In second-half stoppage time, Nunes was brought down in the penalty area by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, resulting in a penalty for Manchester City. Haaland converted the penalty, giving Manchester City a 2-1 lead.

Ten minutes later, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson rushed out to his half, and Rajan Scherki gained possession and took a long-range shot. Szoboszlai and Haaland then pulled each other, and the ball went into the goal. After VAR intervention, the referee ruled the goal invalid and showed Szoboszlai a red card.

Liverpool ultimately lost 1-2 to Manchester City at home.

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