Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City: Alexis Mac Allister penalty earns point for Reds

Liverpool and Manchester City fought out a thrilling draw at Anfield to leave Arsenal top of the Premier League.

Manchester City took a 23rd-minute lead when a slick corner routine caught Liverpool cold and John Stones turned in Kevin de Bruyne’s delivery at the near post.

City deserved the lead but were pegged back when they conceded a penalty only 84 seconds after the interval – Darwin Nunez was sent crashing to the ground by keeper Ederson after intercepting Nathan Ake’s poor backpass. After a delay, Alex Mac Allister scored the spot-kick.

Ederson, who was injured in the incident, tried to play on initially, but soon had to be replaced by Stefan Ortega.

As Liverpool finally turned on the full power in front of an expectant Anfield, Luis Diaz missed a glaring chance when put clean through by substitute Mohamad Salah while Ortega blocked crucially from Nunez.

City had chances of their own as Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher blocked from Foden. Kelleher also had a lucky escape when he punched Ake’s cross on to Foden, the rebound crashing against the bar, while Jeremy Doku struck the post late on.

These two outstanding sides could not be separated on the day, however – which means, for now, it is advantage Arsenal in the title race.

More to follow.