Premier League: Man City 1-1 Liverpool: Jesus cancels out Salah spot kick as De Bruyne misses penalty

Gabriel Jesus cancelled out a Mohamed Salah penalty but Kevin De Bruyne missed a spot-kick as heavyweights Manchester City and Liverpool played out an entertaining 1-1 draw. The champions, fielding a four-man attack, took an early lead in a gripping Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium when Salah struck after a foul by Kyle Walker on Sadio Mane.

Gabriel Jesus (r) in action for Manchester City. Photo: @LFC

 

City responded with a fine goal from fit-again Jesus but De Bruyne spurned the chance to put them ahead when he fired wide from 12 yards before the break.

Both sides had opportunities in the second half but neither could break through, meaning Liverpool dropped from first to third over the course of the weekend while City remained in mid-table.

Raheem Sterling (l) in action for Manchester City. @LFC

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had made a bold call by fitting the in-form Diogo Jota into his side alongside the feared front three of Salah, Mane and Roberto Firmino, and gave them all equal licence to attack.

Playing in what appeared a 4-2-4 formation, the visitors went straight onto the front foot. They created a chance within the opening minute as Firmino raced in on goal from a long ball but Ederson just did enough to put him off. Express

Man City Head Coach Pep Guardiola speaks after the game ⬇

PEP 💬 He played exceptionally [Cancelo], with the ball and without the ball. When he is consistent, his focus is fantastic. He’s a fantastic football player.

— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 8, 2020