Manchester City retained their position at the top of the Premier League as they fought out a classic draw with closest rivals Liverpool at Etihad Stadium.
The clash between the table toppers lived up to it’s long term preparation and in the end there was nothing to separate them.
City took an early lead through Kevin de Bruyne’s deflected strike but Diogo Jota converted Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pass.
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated a magnificent first 45 minutes but failed to convert a host of chances before Gabriel Jesus stole in behind Alexander-Arnold to restore their lead from Joao Cancelo’s cross nine minutes before the break.
Liverpool had been strangely nervous but came out rejuvenated after the re-start, equalising when Sadio Mane celebrated his 30th birthday by scoring from Mohamed Salah’s perfect pass in the 47th minute.
Raheem Sterling had a goal ruled out for offside as both sides pressed for a winner in this superb match, City substitute Riyad Mahrez wasting a chance to win it in the dying seconds as he lifted his finish over the top.
Adapted from BBC
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