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Published on 2024-03-11 04:00:38
Alexis Mac Allister stepped up for Liverpool in the second half to level the score against Manchester City in a thrilling match at Anfield. The midfielder converted a penalty in the 50th minute after City’s goalkeeper Ederson fouled Darwin Nunez.
The game had started with John Stones giving Manchester City the lead in the 23rd minute from a Kevin de Bruyne corner. Phil Foden hit the bar and Jeremy Doku struck the post later in the game, but neither side could find a winning goal.
The draw meant that Arsenal remained at the top of the Premier League table, tied on points with Liverpool in second place. Manchester City stayed close behind in third with one point separating them from the top two teams.
Earlier in the day, Tottenham secured a crucial victory over a 10-man Aston Villa at Villa Park. James Maddison and Brennan Johnson scored early in the second half to put Spurs in control. Villa struggled to mount a comeback, especially after Captain John McGinn was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Destiny Udogie.
Tottenham continued to dominate the game, adding insult to injury with stoppage-time goals from Son Heung-min and Timo Werner. The win boosted Tottenham’s chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
In another match, Burnley squandered a 2-0 lead against West Ham in East London. Goals from David Datro Fofana and a Konstantinos Mavropanos own goal had given Burnley a comfortable lead at half-time. However, West Ham fought back in the second half with goals from Lucas Paqueta and Danny Ings to salvage a draw.
Brighton also secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, keeping Burnley in mid-table while Forest dropped to 17th place in the standings.
Overall, it was an eventful day in the Premier League with exciting matches and unexpected results. The race for the title, as well as the battle for a top-four finish, continues to heat up as the season progresses.
