Manchester City vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Liverpool in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester City vs Liverpool
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Manchester City vs Liverpool
The spoils being shared means it's as you were at the top of the table, with just one point separating these two sides at the Premier League's summit. Seven games left to play, and City ahead by the finest of margins, means that this title race could go right down to the wire.
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Jesus' goal was City's second, and he had numerous chances to win it in the second half. He finished the game with three shots on target from four attempts, a key pass, and competed in three aerial duels, winning three fouls in open play too.
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What. A. Game!! Liverpool started the second half on fire with an equaliser less than a minute after the restart, and with the scores locked at 2-2 both sides had numerous chances to win it! VAR denied Sterling and both goalkeepers played their part too, with both sets of players leaving everything on the pitch in what was an absolute classic at the top of the Premier League.
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OVER!!! De Bruyne bursts clear in midfield, and plays Mahrez through on the right. He cuts inside and looks to chip Alisson, but miscues his shot and sends it over the crossbar!
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Grealish scampers over halfway with the ball but is met man-and-ball by a crunching Matip tackle, and Liverpool will look to make the most of the possession.
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City vs Liverpool is just the second PL fixture this season to see both sides score 2+ goals in both meetings (also West Ham vs Crystal Palace).
Manchester City vs Liverpool
De Bruyne sends Fabinho flying with a wild late challenge, but the City captain avoids a booking with Liverpool to take the free-kick.
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