At 23:30 Beijing time on April 10, the 32nd round of the Premier League ushered in a focus battle: Manchester City vs Liverpool! This is also the "Battle of Tennozan" in this season's Premier League title!
In the current Premier League table, Manchester City leads with 73 points in 30 games, and Liverpool are in second place with a one-point difference. If Manchester City wins, it will extend the lead to 4 points, and It will be difficult for Liverpool to catch up; if Liverpool wins, it will be the same for Manchester City; if the two sides draw, there is still suspense.
In the campaign, Manchester City started 433, Sterling, Foden and Jesus three forwards, midfielders De Bruyne, Rodri, B seat, four defenders Canceló, Laporte, Stones, Walker, goalkeeper Ederson. The total value of the starting eleven is 670 million euros.
Liverpool started at 433, with Jota, Mane and Salah forming a forward trident, midfielders Thiago, Fabinho and Henderson, four defenders Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Arnold and goalkeeper Alisson. The total value of the starting eleven is 620 million euros. New signings in the winter window, Colombian striker Ruiz Díaz and Brazilian centre-forward Firmino sit on the bench
Neither Guardiola nor Klopp had any reservations, and the main force was exhausted, clearly determined to win.
After the game began, City got into form first. In the 5th minute, De Bruyne went straight, Jesus took the ball and crossed, Sterling formed a one-handed knife, facing Alisson failed to pass the level, the push was saved by Alisson. Manchester City broke the ball forward, B-seated magic pass de Bruyne, Tintin left foot long-range shot, hit the forward blocking Matip refracted, Alisson saved too late, the ball hit the far post and bounced into the goal. Manchester City lead Liverpool 1-0.
In the 9th minute, Jesus fell to the ground inside the Liverpool penalty area without a penalty.
In the 13th minute, Alexander-Arnold's cross from the right, Salah's cross was cleared, Robertson took the ball and crossed again, Arnold returned, and Jota, who followed up in the middle, pushed the goal, and Liverpool pulled the score to a 1-1 draw.
In the 16th minute, Sterling did it back and Jesus shot at goal, which was confiscated by Allison.
In the 17th minute, Robertson's long pass created a threat that was defused by Ederson.
In the 36th minute, City's corner kick was released, the first point was cleared, the outside Of canceló took the ball and crossed, Jesus followed up with a shot, the ball was scored! City once again pushed the score ahead. Manchester City 2:1 Liverpool.
Just 45 seconds into the second half, Mane scored and Liverpool tied the score at 2-2. The ball came from Salah's assist.
In the end, the two sides drew 2-2 at Etihad after a 2-2 draw at Anfield in the first leg of the Premier League this season. Manchester City still leads the way with 74 points in 31 games, Liverpool still ranks second with 73 points in 31 games, and Manchester City is still one point ahead of Liverpool. Red and blue are competing for the championship, and the suspense will probably last until the last round!