Premier League: Liverpool FC 1: 1 gegen Manchester City

reLiverpool FC, English football champions, have lost the lead in the Premier League championship for the time being. In the main match of the Manchester City runner-up, the Reds only scored 1-1 (1-1) on Sunday. The new leader in England is Leicester City ahead of second Tottenham Hotspur. While Liverpool are in third place, Man City remains in the center of the table.

At the deserted Etihad Stadium, the two teams played a fast-paced and entertaining match, especially in the first half. After a foul by City defender Kyle Walker on Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah (13th minute) converted the penalty for coach Jürgen Klopp’s team. “Super football! Two top teams ready for a great fight. The energy levels of both teams were incredible, “said Klopp,” we had some good counterattacks. A lot. But we haven’t finished it, which is a shame. “

Beyond the door

Gabriel Jesus (31st) scored to make up for Pep Guardiola’s team, who have not lived up to expectations so far this season – and was unlucky on Sunday. Shortly before the break, Kevin De Bruyne lost Manchester City’s lead when he shot a penalty deflected down the left. During periods of torrential rain in Manchester, both teams also had scoring opportunities in the second half, but the tie ultimately held.

In addition to defense chief Virgil van Dijk, who will be out indefinitely after a successful knee operation, Klopp also had to do without former Bayern pro Thiago. Star forward Sergio Agüero was absent from Man City due to injury.

On Friday, Southampton FC temporarily climbed to the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United. On Sunday afternoon Tottenham Hotspur topped West Bromwich Albion thanks to a late victory 1-0 (0-0). Harry Kane scored the winning goal in the 88th minute. Approximately two hours later, new leader Leicester beat Spurs. Jamie Vardy (15th / penalty) scored for a narrow 1-0 (1-0) victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers.