Liverpool held defending champions Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, leaving them wide open in the title race.
As a result, Arsenal are now at the top of the Premier League on goal difference, with only one point separating the three teams heading into the end of the season.
In front of a noisy Anfield, it was Josep Guardiola's side who started in the lead.
Manchester City achieved their best performance in the first half.
In the fourth minute, Kevin De Bruyne sent a slightly stronger cross to the onrushing Phil Foden, but Caoihin Kelleher thwarted the Belgian a few minutes later.
The hosts settled into the game well from the start, moving the ball calmly and had a goal ruled out for offside within the first 20 minutes.
John Stones scored the first goal in the 23rd minute, deflecting De Bruyne's corner kick at the near post. From the training ground, it looked like a well-planned set piece by coach Pep Guardiola.
After conceding the goal, Liverpool came out of their shell with dominant possession, backed by their home faithful.
Luis Diaz had a phenomenal half causing all sorts of problems for City's backline.
The visiting side looked close to scoring a second goal just before half-time, but Kyle Walker made a brilliant run down the pitch and hit a cross a little too hard for De Bruyne to slot into an empty net at the far post. I was able to slip in.
Liverpool hit back hard in the second half
After the restart it was all Liverpool. The Reds earned a penalty in the 47th minute when Ederson beat Darwin Nunez after receiving a poor backpass from Nathan Ake.th Minutes.
Alexis McAllister made no mistake and returned to parity after a short delay as City's goalkeeper received treatment. The Brazilian was unable to continue and was sent off minutes later after Stefan Ortega went under his stick.
Jurgen Klopp's side outscored City all over the pitch and should have taken the lead in '72.n.d. Minutes.
Andrew Robertson delivered a nice inswinging ball from the left corner, but Nunez could only hit the ball towards Ortega as City survived.
Seconds later, Ake's excellent cross was met by Phil Foden and Kelleher scrambled to parry the ball, but the ball hit a City attacker and hit the post.
City substitute Jeremy Doku hit the post with a low drive in the 89th minute, but Kodi Gakpo squandered a brilliant chance to take the game for the Reds minutes later in stoppage time.
The match ended in a frenzy as Doc appeared to kick McAllister in the chest inside the penalty area, but both referee Michael Oliver and VAR overruled the hosts' claim for a spot-kick.
As the final whistle blew, both managers found themselves in the grip of a fascinating rivalry between the greatest players of our time.
As a result, with 10 games remaining, City lost to Liverpool by just one point. Guardiola's side will face leaders Arsenal at home as Liverpool turn their focus to Brighton for their next Premier League home after the international break.
Photo courtesy of IMAGO/PA Images.
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