But Liverpool, chasing a first English title since 1990, had to settle for a frustrating draw that left them five points ahead of champions City. “We put Leicester under pressure but we were unlucky with the goal in the last second before half-time. Following a warm-weather training break in Dubai, Liverpool were ahead in the third minute at snowy Anfield. Liverpool’s quickest league goal since April 2016 had the Kop belting out songs of praise for their former manager Rafael Benitez, who masterminded Newcastle’s victory against City. Furious fansBrooks added to Sarri’s woes in the 63rd minute as the Bournemouth winger eased past the flat-footed David Luiz to lash in the second goal.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2019 10:52 UTC