The Premier League title race just received a massive jolt of adrenaline. In a weekend where Arsenal seemed poised to run away with the crown, Manchester City produced a performance for the ages, securing a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, February 8.
With this result, Pep Guardiola’s side has officially narrowed the gap at the top to six points, breathing new life into a championship chase that many feared was becoming a one-horse race.
Anfield Heartbreak for the Reds
For 80 minutes, it looked like Liverpool would be the ones to hand Arsenal the title on a silver platter. After a tense, goalless first half, Dominik Szoboszlai sent the home crowd into a frenzy with a sensational 30-yard free-kick in the 74th minute.
At that moment, Arsenal sat nine points clear. City’s season was on the brink.
The Captain and the Cyborg: A Five-Minute Blitz
But you can never count out the reigning world champions. Led by captain Bernardo Silva, City refused to accept defeat:
The Equalizer (84th min): Bernardo Silva, a doubt before kickoff, proved his worth by latching onto a deflected cross and nodding home from close range. The goal acted as a "signal," according to Erling Haaland, that the comeback was on.
The Winner (90+3 min): In the dying embers of stoppage time, Matheus Nunes was bundled over in the box by Alisson Becker. Erling Haaland—who had never scored a Premier League goal in front of a full Anfield crowd—showed nerves of steel to slot the penalty home and ignite wild celebrations in the away end.The State of Play: Six Points in it
The victory is historic for City—their first win at a packed Anfield since 2003 and their first league double over Liverpool since the 1930s. More importantly, it shifts the psychological momentum of the entire league.
Premier League Top Two (as of Feb 9, 2026): | Position | Club | Games Played | Points | Goal Diff | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1st | Arsenal | 25 | 56 | +32 | | 2nd | Man City | 25 | 50 | +27 |
What’s Next?
The pressure now shifts back to North London. While Mikel Arteta’s Gunners remain the favorites with a six-point cushion, City’s relentless pursuit is officially back on. With a midweek clash against Fulham looming, City could cut that lead to just three points before Arsenal even kicks a ball against Brentford on Thursday.
As Pep Guardiola put it after the final whistle: "All we can do is be brave. Be in the neck of Arsenal and if they slip up, use it."