Manchester City kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win against Liverpool filled with controversy.
Dominik Szoboszlai put the Reds in front with a stunning free-kick before Bernardo Silva equalised six minutes from time.
Bernardo Silva celebrates for Manchester City.
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Silva sparked the City comeback in a crazy match at AnfieldCredit: AFP
City were then handed a huge chance to take the lead as Alisson was adjudged to have fouled Matheus Nunes, with Erling Haaland dispatching his penalty in the third minute of stoppage time.
Rayan Cherki thought he added a late third, but the scrappy goal was ruled out after a VAR check.
Szoboszlai fouled Haaland as he approached the goal and was shown a red card - much to the dismay of the City squad.
After a chaotic finale, City held on for the three points to complete their first league double over Liverpool since 1937.
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It was also just their fourth ever victory at Anfield, and keeps them within six points of league leaders Arsenal.
VAR chaos clouds over dramatic ending
City have earned a huge victory at Anfield, but it's the disallowing of their third goal that takes centre stage in the headlines.
As per the laws of the game, Szoboszlai denied Haaland on obvious goal scoring opportunity and was subsequently sent off.
Just seconds after the foul took place, Cherki scored in an open goal to spark jubilation from the City fans.
But this was short-lived as referee Craig Pawson opted to chalk off the goal and bring play back for a free-kick after a VAR review.
"After review, there is a careless foul by Erling Haaland, that pulls the shirt of Dominik Szoboszlai," he announced to the Anfield crowd.
Manchester City celebrate against Liverpool.
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Haaland's penalty has ensured City remain in the title raceCredit: AFP
The red card for Szoboszlai capped off a wild Premier League fixture
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The red card for Szoboszlai capped off a wild Premier League fixtureCredit: AFP
"Prior to that, Szoboszlai commits a holding offence that denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity.
"The final decision is a direct free kick to Manchester City and a red card."
City were able to hold onto their lead and win, but it's a controversial decision that will be hotly debated in the aftermath.
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