Topic: PL: Liverpool 1 vs 1 Manchester city Stones 24’ MacAllister 50’

[richmiller1]

Disgraceful officiating yet again.

This will be the greatest title triumph of all time when we win it. Really have played against the opposition and officials every game.

[amir87]

So fucking proud of this team. Keep fighting against them all.

[elsewhere]

draw from City-Arsenal would be great

[jillcwhomever]

His foot is in a natural position, for a UFC fighter.

Nothing to see here. 

[Hestoic]

Can we have another VAR review for the pen after the final whistle or does that only apply to Man United? 

[tubby]

Second half was brilliant.  We had the chances and that should've been a pen at the end.  Interested to see how Arsenal get on against them now, think they'll be more confident after seeing how City didn't fancy it once the intensity was ramped up.

[frag]

Thought we played brilliantly, think this team next year wins both away and home games against these. Just one of those days

[Mister Flip Flop]

Should have won that.

Disappointed when Gakpo came on. What does he offer? He was awol as ever and I can't fathom why Nunez was taken off. It nullified our attack.

Agree about Gakpo, he's not at the level required and the drop off is massive but Nunez was knackered and you can't run players into the ground.

[Bastion Of Invincibility]

The Premier League doesn't deserve Liverpool. Breakaway European Super League can't come quickly enough. Horrible Tory country and refs.

[Butcher Knife Roberto]

'Played the ball in a reasonable position '

c*nts. Burn the fucking lot of them, nothing of value will be lost.

Jesus fucking christ, that's not just a pen, it's a straight red. I'll be interested in seeing decisions in other games where the boot goes above waist height and contact is made.

[Wabaloolah]

We can easily go unbeaten & I think these lucky cheating bastards will beat Legohead.

that's the result we want, I guess a draw would be better. We can definitely go unbeaten though and possibly win out too

[red1977]

20 year old Harvey Eliiott isn't bad is he?. Imagine in 5 years time.

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Whats that? I can't understand because of your piss poor use of grammar and syntax.

Whats?

[stockdam]

His foot is in a natural position, for a UFC fighter.

Anywhere else on the pitch then that’s a foul. In fact if Mac Allister tried to head it then it could have been red. However inside the penalty area there seems to be different thresholds for fouls.

[Samie]

[Wabaloolah]

Jesus fucking christ, that's not just a pen, it's a straight red. I'll be interested in seeing decisions in other games where the boot goes above waist height and contact is made.

studs up too

[Bincey]

Great effort that. Now we just need to go on a 9 game winning streak and hope Arsenal drop points somewhere along the way.

[the_red_pill]

Meh... okay-ish result considering we had Quansah and Keevin in defense.

Now, we need a draw in the Arsenal/City match and to win against United.

[duvva 💅]

Diaz won’t be able to sleep tonight.

Not sure how we didn’t get a pen there

Ran his socks off think he’ll sleep just fine. But yes he should have finished one of those.

[smicer07]

What's the f***ing point of the f***ing screen if you're never going to send the f***ing ref to the f***ing screen?

[wheresnemeth]

Totally dominated them the second half. Can't say that I've ever seen a City team under Pep struggle to keep possession and play on the counter like they did today.

[duvva 💅]

Great game
We’re title favorites for me now

Mac and Elliot were phenomenal

Harvey just getting better and better

[...]

Let's face it, we battered them in that second half and we just weren't clinical enough. Diaz played his heart out and was unlucky with those two chances. Wasn't a fan of Salah being played out wide with Cody in the middle, but we move. We might have to win every remaining game now. Do I think we will? Nope, but we'll try.

[FlashGordon]

After being outplayed in the first half I thought we turned the tables and absolutely bossed the second and then completely outplayed them. We were never going to get another pen against these even if one of our players was shot, were we?

It's one of those where you'd feel disappointed not to have won but would have taken a draw after 30 minutes based on how things were turning out.

We weren't outplayed in the first half, they had a strong 10 mins to start and then we were the better side for the whole game afterwards.

You would've taken a one nil loss before the game, you're pathetic.

[Phineus]

Great effort that. Now we just need to go on a 9 game winning streak and hope Arsenal drop points somewhere along the way.

They will in their next league game.

Really proud of that performance from lads, best we’ve played in midfield in possession against them in recent memory. Mac and Elliott made all difference there.

Get Salah and Dom sharp, trent back for Brighton … go on one last run.

[wemmick]

Totally dominated them the second half. Can't say that I've ever seen a City team under Pep struggle to keep possesion and play on the counter like they did today.

Out fitness is superior. City don't rotate like we do.

[duvva 💅]

I’m done. That’s just ridiculous. Studs to his fucking chest and var says he ‘played the bAll in a reasonable position’.

Stick around mate. We’re winning the league in a couple of months

[Samie]

[Robinred]

Feels like a loss (notwithstanding their twice hitting the ‘woodwork’) and yet, am so chuffed and proud. Diaz had an amazing game - that utter c*nt Walker tried to bully him all game, yet he kept coming back for more - amazing desire and energy; pity the same can’t be said for his finishing.

The midfield trio that finished the game were terrific - wee Harvey’s got some engine, and the other two were immense given their minutes lately.

Big Virgil was imperious - the best defender I’ve ever seen in my life and I’m old. Robbo’s decline is sad to see, and Mo seems equally a shadow of his former self. I’m hoping it’s rustiness for both; time will tell.

[OkieRedman]

But will that be as big of a controversy as a drop ball being given the wrong way? 

[BobPaisley3]

Who was on VAR?

Edit: Stuart Attwell. Cheat!

[Nick110581]

We probably need to win 9 now.

[The Final Third]

The xG Philosophy@xGPhilosophy

Liverpool (2.66) 1-1 (1.55) Man City

[Butcher Knife Roberto]

Who was on VAR?

Attwell.

[Snusmumriken]

How unlucky of us not to get a pennfor either Sakas clear handball at Anfield nor the chest kick today. Quite the swing in points..

[Elzar]

Who was on VAR?

Paulo Wanchope

[stockdam]

Gomez should have smacked Haaland.

[Paul_h]

excellent by the lads. Can't really fault that.
We did not lose, but we should have won. fantastic engery from Diaz, who ran with pace till the end. Unfortunately, as with others, just not clinical enough at crucial times.
Let the pressure be on Arsenal, who have yet to go to city. the'll have a nose bleed, and we'll nick it at the end..

[Guz-kop]

Fantastic game really. They were excellent for 10 minutes but after that quite even first half and we absolutely bossed the second. Shame we couldn't get the winner but absolute machine this squad. Fantastic effort. Can't really fault anyone.

[mattD]

Agree about Gakpo, he's not at the level required and the drop off is massive but Nunez was knackered and you can't run players into the ground.

Understandable if Nunez was tired to be fair.

But, wow, Gakpo. What an utter waste of money. Did literally nothing and continues to do absolutely nothing. Should have put the kid Danns on instead.