Klopp defends Alexander-Arnold’s comments ahead of Manchester City clash
Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in a clash that marks the end of an era in the Premier League – and could yet decide this season’s title race.
Although Arsenal now lead the standings after their late victory over Brentford on Saturday night, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are set to fight for the title once again after a pair of epic battles that went to the final day in both 2019 and 2022. With Klopp leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, the Reds out are to win their second title under the German, while Guardiola and City are aiming to win an unprecedented fourth in a row.
Anfield is ready for a classic, but who will come out on top in the final meeting between Klopp and Guardiola in the Premier League? Follow live updates from Liverpool vs Manchester City in today’s live match blog below and get the latest match odds here.
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
45 mins: There’ll be two minutes of added time.
Just as the board goes up, Walker is released down the right and has the entire half to run into. He surges into the box and it’s opened up for a tap-in at the far post, but he puts too much on the ball and De Bruyne can’t get to it.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:32
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
43 mins: van Dijk does well to intercept a De Bruyne pass, but then Haaland comes behind him and picks his pocket. He lays it off to Alvarez, whose shot is over the bar.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:30
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
41 mins: CLOSE! Mac Allister releases Szoboszlai, who plays it on to Diaz on the left. The Colombian cuts in and hits a shot to the near post, but it’s narrowly wide. He needs to hit the target there really.
City continue to try and slow the game down, taking their time with free-kicks and throw-ins.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:29
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
38 mins: Liverpool counter once more, but the attempt comes to nothing. Now it’s City’s turn to counter, and Haaland is one-v-one with van Dijk. He gets the shot bayaway but it’s straight at Kelleher.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:25
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
36 mins: A worrying moment for Liverpool as dE bruyne drives at goal, but his shot is deflected behind for a corner. The Belgian’s ball in is cleared, but City retain possession. The away side have managed to calm the game down a bit by keeping possession.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:23
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
34 mins: City have lost the ball in worrying positions a couple of times so far, but they haven’t been punished. Alvarez is the latest to do so, but Bradley’s shot is deflected and doesn’t trouble Ederson. City counter, and Haaland is tackled on the box but it goes out for a City corner.
This one is hit deeper, but is easily cleared.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:21
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
30 mins: That goal came just as Liverpool were somewhat in the ascendency, but they haven’t let it affect their play too much. They’re looking to get the ball wide where possible, using the threat of Diaz down the left especially. Bradley is providing a useful outlet too.
The ball comes to the young Irishman on the right and he lays it off backwards for Elliott. His clipped ball into the box is inviting, but Szoboszlai’s header loops just over the bar.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:18
Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
26 mins: Liverpool threaten to equalise almost straight away, but Nunez is penalised for offside after a quick counter.
The home side are enjoying some sustained possession, and Diaz is released down the left, but his ball is intercepted by Foden. The game’s being played at a frantic pace at the moment.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:13
GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 Manchester City
24 mins: GOAL! John Stones puts City ahead! It’s a well-worked set piece: Ake blocks off Mac Allister at the near post, and De Bruyne sends in a low cross to the area. John Stones is arriving and bundles the ball into the net.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:11
Liverpool 0-0 Manchester City
22 mins: Bernardo Silva gets in down the left, and his clipped cross is towards Halaand but van Dijk does well to clear and City have a corner.
Chris Wilson10 March 2024 16:09
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