๐️ Table of Contents
1️⃣ Early Drama at the Etihad
2️⃣ Haaland Redeems Himself ๐ช
3️⃣ Gonzalez and Doku Seal the Deal
4️⃣ VAR Controversy Again ๐ค
5️⃣ Title Race Heating Up ๐ฅ
6️⃣ Final Whistle Thoughts ๐
๐ Early Drama at the Etihad
The Etihad came alive early when Erling Haaland missed a penalty that could’ve given Manchester City the perfect start against Liverpool. The crowd gasped ๐ฒ as Liverpool’s goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili dived to his left to deny the Norwegian star.
VAR had confirmed a foul on Jeremy Doku, who was tripped inside the box but Haaland’s miss didn’t keep the Citizens quiet for long.
⚡ Haaland Redeems Himself ๐ช
Fast-forward to the 29th minute and Haaland, like a true champion, bounced back in style! ๐ฅ
After a beautiful 20-pass team move starting from deep in City’s half, Matheus Nunes whipped in a classy cross. Haaland rose above Ibrahima Konate and powered home a header from 10 yards out!
That goal marked his 99th Premier League strike since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 ๐ณ. With 19 goals in 15 matches this season, the man is simply unstoppable.
๐ Gonzalez and Doku Seal the Deal
Just when Liverpool tried to find their rhythm, Nico Gonzalez punished them in first-half stoppage time. With space and no pressure, he fired a rocket from distance the ball took a deflection off Virgil van Dijk and flew past Mamardashvili.
Then came the knockout blow ๐ฅ in the 63rd minute Doku, who was man of the match, curled a stunning 25-yard strike that left the Liverpool keeper stranded.
City 3️⃣ - 0️⃣ Liverpool. Game. Set. Match. ๐
⚖️ VAR Controversy Again ๐ค
Liverpool thought they had leveled things up when Van Dijk headed home late in the first half. But VAR ruled it out for offside against Andrew Robertson a decision that left new Reds boss Arne Slot fuming on the sidelines.
Many fans online argued that the call was harsh, but that’s football sometimes VAR giveth, sometimes VAR taketh away. ๐ฅ๐ซ
๐ฅ Title Race Heating Up
This win couldn’t have come at a better time for Pep Guardiola, who just celebrated his 716th career victory across Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. The legendary boss keeps writing history! ๐
City now sit four points behind Arsenal, who dropped points in a 2-2 draw at Sunderland after conceding a late equalizer.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s title hopes are slipping away. They’ve now lost seven of their last ten matches and sit eighth on the table, eight points behind Arsenal. From champions to chasing shadows it’s been a tough ride for the Reds. ๐จ
๐ณ๐ฌ Naija Football Corner
Omo, this match sweet no be small! ๐ The way Doku dey run Liverpool defense ehn, even Van Dijk no fit rest. If we get that kind of winger for Super Eagles, na World Cup trophy we go dey carry steady ๐.
City fans go sleep well tonight, but Liverpool supporters fit no open social media till Monday morning. Na who no wan see memes go rest.
๐ Final Whistle Thoughts
What a statement from Manchester City ๐ฅ. From Haaland’s early miss to Doku’s stunning finish, it was pure dominance.
Guardiola’s men look hungry again, Arsenal must now watch their back because the blue side of Manchester is coming with fire ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Next stop: another weekend of drama in the Premier League. Stay tuned, football lovers this title race don start to pepper! ๐ถ️⚽๐ฏ
๐ข What do you think?
Was the VAR decision fair or did Liverpool deserve better? Drop your thoughts in the comments ๐
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