Gabriel Jesus cancelled out a first-half penalty from Mohamed Salah as Manchester City drew 1-1 with Liverpool and denied the champions a return to the top of the table. Kevin De Bruyne first-half missed penalty cost Manchester City vital win over title rivals Liverpool.
Joel Matip made his return from injury, partnering Gomez in central defence for Liverpool, while Klopp fielded all four of Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane and Salah.
Salah fired Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot on 13 minutes after Sadio Mane drew a foul from Kyle Walker. But Man City pulled level in the 31st minute with a smart turn and left-foot finish by Jesus from Kevin De Bruyne’s pass.
De Bruyne had the chance to put the home side ahead five minutes before half-time, after a Video Assistant Referee review confirmed a Joe Gomez handball, but the midfielder sent his penalty narrowly wide.
The teams traded chances in the second half, with Jesus’s header from Joao Cancelo’s cross going just wide moments before Roberto Firmino fizzed an effort over for Liverpool, but both sides had to settle for a point.
Man City are 11th on 12 points, six points behind leaders Leicester City, while Liverpool are third and five points above Pep Guardiola’s side.
WHAT’S NEXT?
- There is a two-week international break before City return to Premier League action with a trip to The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face Jose Mourinho’s in form Spurs (Saturday 21 November, 17:30pm kick-off)
- Liverpool will host table toppers Leicester City after International break at Anfield on 21st November.
Match-Stats :
| Manchester City | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 54.7 | Possession % | 45.3 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 7 | Shots | 10 |
| 691 | Touches | 610 |
| 550 | Passes | 453 |
| 12 | Tackles | 13 |
| 19 | Clearances | 7 |
| 1 | Corners | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 5 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 19 | Fouls conceded | 11 |
Post-Match Reactions :
Pep Guardiola :
“It was a tough game. They started really well and made runs in behind. It’s not easy because they were so fast up front today with four players.
“After the penalty, we played much better and equalised. It was a tight game. Not many chances for both sides. Of course, every team wants three points. One point is one point. We have played 12 games and lost once this season. Maybe I am happier than ever. We conceded a penalty again, hopefully we learn.
“But I am very happy. Now, hopefully they can enjoy the international team and come back safe, no injuries. Unfortunately, we have drawn a bit too much. But a draw is a fair result.”
