Sky Sports Premier League Podcast

Haaland scores stoppage-time penalty in EPIC clash between City and Liverpool | VAR controversy as City third ruled out

Feb 8, 2026
Daniel Sturridge, former England striker offering player-focused analysis. Jamie Carragher, ex-Liverpool defender with tactical insight. Roy Keane, forthright former pro known for combative critique. They unpack Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty, the VAR disallowed third goal, Donnarumma’s vital save and the tactical moments that shaped a dramatic City vs Liverpool clash.
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INSIGHT

City's Win Reignites Title Race

  • Manchester City's stoppage-time win at Anfield restored their title hopes and cut Arsenal's lead to six points.
  • The result proved Pep Guardiola's side can still deliver decisive moments despite an inconsistent season.
ANECDOTE

Haaland's Nerves Before The Spot Kick

  • Erling Haaland said he was nervous before the penalty but had practised and managed to score.
  • Bernardo Silva described the win as vital and praised the difficulty of winning at Anfield.
INSIGHT

Free-Kick Technique Exposed The Wall

  • Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick was technically exceptional and exploited Liverpool's two-man wall.
  • Pundits agreed Liverpool should've packed more players into the wall given his known long-range ability.
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