Anfield witnessed one of the most dramatic Premier League showdowns of the season on February 8, 2026, as Manchester City overturned the odds to prevail 2–1 against Liverpool, despite the hosts taking the lead late in the game.

Liverpool looked on course for victory after Dominik Szoboszlai fired them ahead with a brilliant long-range free kick in the 74th minute. But City refused to lie down. Bernardo Silva found the net in the 84th to bring the score level, setting the stage for a heart-stopping finale.

In the third minute of added time, Liverpool keeper Alisson was ruled to have fouled Matheus Nunes in the box, and Erling Haaland calmly slotted home the resulting penalty, completing a stunning turnaround.

The closing moments descended into chaos. With Liverpool pushing for an equaliser, City launched a counterattack that saw Szoboszlai drag back Haaland while already on a booking. After a lengthy VAR check, he was sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity — and a potential City goal scored in the 100th minute was ruled out due to the earlier foul.

Szoboszlai’s dismissal has immediately reignited debate about Liverpool’s decision to deploy him out of position at right-back, a choice forced by injuries and squad shortages, with fans and pundits alike questioning whether the experiment can continue.

City’s dramatic victory keeps them in the Premier League title race, narrowing their gap to the top of the table, while Liverpool are left to reflect on what might have been on a night filled with thrilling twists and controversial moments.