Monday’s briefing: Man City stay in title race and Palace beat rivals BrightonBy Jonathan Veal, Press AssociationManchester City kept themselves in the Premier League title race with a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool, while Crystal Palace got their season back on track with a win over bitter rivals Brighton. Erling Haaland kept Manchester City in the title race with an injury-time penalty as Pep Guardiola’s side came from behind to win 2-1 in a chaotic finish. After drawing three blanks the Norway international scored only his second Premier League goal since Christmas, and his first at Anfield, to give the visitors their first win in front of a crowd here since 2003. Szoboszlai pulled Haaland, who then tugged back the Hungary captain as the ball trickled over the line. With six minutes remaining the title raced appeared all but over after a brilliant Szoboszlai free-kick looked like handing a huge advantage to leaders Arsenal.

Source: Irish Independent February 09, 2026 16:13 UTC