Manchester City Beat Liverpool with Late Penalty

Erling Haaland scored a last-minute penalty to help Manchester City secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday (February 8, 2026). The dramatic win reduced the gap between City and league leaders Arsenal to six points.

The match at Liverpool was closely contested. Manchester City controlled most of the game in the first half and created several chances, but neither team managed to score before the break.

In the second half, Liverpool fought back and took the lead in the 74th minute. Dominik Szoboszlai scored with a stunning free kick from nearly 30 metres away. The ball curved beautifully and beat the goalkeeper, sending the home crowd into celebration.

However, Manchester City did not give up. Pep Guardiola’s team pushed forward in search of an equaliser and increased the pressure on Liverpool’s defence.

City finally scored to level the match, setting up an intense finish. Deep into stoppage time, City were awarded a penalty after a foul inside the box. Haaland stepped up and calmly converted the spot kick, sealing a late winner for his team.

The goal sparked wild celebrations among the City players and fans, as the victory earned them three crucial points in the title race.

With this win, Manchester City moved closer to Arsenal at the top of the table, keeping their hopes alive for another Premier League title.