Liverpool vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Oliver's whistle brings an end to this enthralling contest, and City cling on to take a point at Anfield! The champions found themselves in an excellent position at half-time after Stones poked home from De Bruyne's corner, but they made a nightmare start to the second period as Ake's poor back pass led to Ederson conceding a penalty for a foul on Nunez. Mac Allister stepped up to make it 1-1 before Ederson was forced off injured, and from there, Liverpool laid siege to the City goal. Diaz and Nunez spurned their best chances, though City hit the woodwork twice against the run of play through Foden and Doku. Ultimately, both teams have to settle for a draw, though Liverpool might question why they weren't awarded another spot-kick deep into stoppage time, when Doku appeared to catch Mac Allister with a high boot. Arsenal are the big winners, remaining top of the table due to their goal difference advantage over Liverpool, with City one point further back! That's all from Anfield, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Liverpool vs Manchester City
ANOTHER PENALTY APPEAL KNOCKED BACK! Wow. That looked far more suspect. From a late Liverpool corner, Doku challenges for a bouncing ball with a high boot, catching Mac Allister in the torso after getting the slightest touch to the ball. The VAR has a look… and opts against sending Michael Oliver to the monitor. No penalty!
Liverpool vs Manchester City
PENALTY APPEAL! Liverpool want another spot-kick as Gakpo offloads to Salah inside the area, and he goes down under Ake's challenge. The appeal is swiftly knocked back and City's players surround Salah. They are not happy as he went down far too easily. A VAR check sticks with the on-field decision – there was nothing in that.
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Now Doku sets off on another lung-busting run into the area, beating Gomez with ease before looking for Foden with his cutback, but a red shirt gets there first. Doku has given City something different since his introduction, and he can count himself unfortunate to not have a goal to his name.
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Offside! Salah breaks down the right-hand side before looking for a team-mate with a searching cross to the far post, but the flag goes up against the Egyptian. He just needed to hold his run for a moment longer.
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Nothing comes of the corner-kick as City hold firm. There are a lot of tired legs out there now – this game has been played at 100 miles per hour!
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Liverpool have had 20 shots in this match, their most in a Premier League game against City since February 2013 (22). The Reds have forced a corner here... will anything come of it?
Liverpool vs Manchester City
We will have EIGHT minutes of stoppage time here, and it's safe to say we have a grandstand finish on our hands! Can either team find a winner?
Liverpool vs Manchester City
OFF THE POST FROM DOKU! City almost snatch a winner against the run of play! Doku stands up Gomez inside the area before shifting the ball to his left foot and shooting across goal, but it bounces off the inside of the far post and lands in Kelleher's arms! So close!
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