EPL: Manchester City, Liverpool salvage point each in exhilarating draw

A controversial penalty was awarded to Liverpool in the 51st minute of the game when Man City’s Gael Clichy tripped Roberto Firmino in the penalty box.

Raheem Sterling’s pace was troubling James Milner whilst Leroy Sane was equally enjoying himself against Nathaniel Clyne, a run down the left leading to the first meaningful chance of the game falling for David Silva.

Stones was criticised for his role in City’s Champions League last 16 exit at the hands of Monaco at the Stade Louis II, but he responded with an assured display at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Our problem is we don’t score when they are easy goals.

“The second half in Monaco showed me when you attack more and play more aggressive, you concede few”.

“The wonderful piece of football we did that Adam couldn’t finish, unfortunately, that’s what brought this situation”. Henderson has a foot issue that has kept him out the last several weeks, while Sturridge has been out with a hip injury.

The hardworking midfielder played the full 90 minutes against City.

Of those appearances, 37 have been victories with the remaining 10 fixtures ending in a draw.

“We have to keep our heads up”.

However, the Argentinian did much better midway through the second half as he arrived right on cue to sidefoot home the equaliser from a flawless delivery from the right from De Bruyne.

Antonio Valencia grabbed a stoppage-time third after an embarrassing mistake by former United keeper Victor Valdes.

However, Liverpool have more to play for as they look to move closer to securing a spot inside the top four. I’d be happier to be involved in the draw for the Champions League (quarter-finals). The attitude of the boys was magnificent. If he can’t (explain the miss) – I thought it was because he worked so hard before.

“The spirit is fantastic”. That win would likely earn the Reds their first Champions league appearance in three years and only their second since the 2009-2010 campaign?

Gestede initially appeared to bite defender Eric Bailly in a stoppage time melee on the edge of the visitors’ area. It’s the way you have to play against good sides; it was intense, we defended well.