Haaland Warns: Premier League Title Battle Set for a Dramatic Twist—Who Will Triumph?

The Premier League showdown at Anfield delivered drama right up to the dying seconds, with Erling Haaland stepping up to seal a stunning late victory for Manchester City against Liverpool. After Dominik Szoboszlai’s exquisite free-kick gave the Reds the early advantage, Haaland showed not just his scoring prowess but his playmaking smarts by setting up Bernardo Silva’s equalizer before calmly slotting home the decisive penalty deep into stoppage time. This wasn’t just any goal—it became the latest winning strike by an away side at Anfield in Premier League history, since the 2006-07 campaign. Beyond the immediate thrill, City’s achievement marks their first league double over Liverpool in nearly a century, a rare feat that underscores the fierce rivalry. Now just six points behind leaders Arsenal with 13 matches remaining, the title race is far from settled — and Haaland makes it clear, the hunt for glory is alive and kicking. If you want all the sizzling details on this epic encounter and what it means for the title chase, don’t miss out: LEARN MORE

Erling Haaland insisted that the Premier League title race is “not over until it’s over” following Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool.

After Dominik Szoboszlai’s brilliant free-kick put Liverpool ahead at Anfield, Haaland assisted Bernardo Silva’s equaliser before scoring the winner from the penalty spot.

Timed at 92:42, Haaland’s penalty for City was the latest winning goal by a visiting team at Anfield in the Premier League on record (since 2006-07).

City, meanwhile, achieved a league double over Liverpool for the first time since 1936-37, with this just the sixth time they have ever done so against the Reds.

A loss would have seen them drop nine points behind league leaders Arsenal, but they now remain six points off the Gunners with 13 games to go.

City beat Arsenal to the Premier League title in 2022-23 and 2023-24, and Haaland has not given up hope of lifting the trophy again in May.

“It’s three points, simple as that, no matter who you play, if it is Tottenham or whatever,” said the Norway international.

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“We’ve seen before that the title race is not over until it’s over.

“Of course, and look at the emotions with the fans in the end, it was amazing. They deserve it, after supporting us, week in, week out, and, yeah, they definitely deserve to win at Anfield.

“I’ve never won here before, so it’s amazing to come here and be able to win for the first time.

“As everyone knows, it’s not easy because of the history that City and Liverpool have had for the last decade. There’s also history behind it also. So, of course, it’s a good feeling.”

City host Fulham on Wednesday, and with Arsenal not facing Brentford until Thursday, Pep Guardiola’s side could move within three points of the Gunners before their London derby.