Keane: City’s last-minute win a blow for Arsenal

By Martin Graham

Roy Keane believes Manchester Metropolis’s dramatic victory at Anfield may have main penalties for Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League crown, describing the end result as a dangerous second for the north London facet.

Metropolis stay six factors behind Arsenal on the summit, but their late success on Merseyside ensured the strain stayed firmly on the leaders. With one other fixture nonetheless to come back, Pep Guardiola’s facet have the chance to additional cut back the hole on the high.

Late drama swings momentum at Anfield

The reigning champions secured all three factors deep into stoppage time, as Erling Haaland transformed from the spot to seal a dramatic turnaround. The aim marked solely Guardiola’s second win at Anfield throughout 11 visits, underlining the importance of the consequence.

Liverpool had taken the lead by way of a surprising free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai after the interval. Nevertheless, Metropolis responded strongly within the closing levels, with Bernardo Silva — making his return from damage — discovering the equaliser earlier than the decisive second arrived.

The successful penalty was awarded after Alisson introduced down Matheus Nunes inside the realm, giving Haaland the possibility to finish the comeback.

Keane highlights psychological impression on Arsenal

Analysing the match on Sky Sports activities, Keane confused how necessary the victory was for Metropolis, pointing to their poor historic returns on the stadium and the resilience proven after falling behind.

He famous that Guardiola had spoken beforehand in regards to the want for braveness and character in such an setting, qualities Keane felt had been clearly on show, significantly after the break. Whereas Metropolis had moved the ball effectively earlier within the contest, it was their starvation and dedication in a while that impressed him most.

Keane added that, regardless of Arsenal sustaining a wholesome benefit, seeing Metropolis recuperate from a shedding place to assert most factors may have a major psychological impact on the title race.

Arsenal ship, however Metropolis refuse to relent

Earlier within the weekend, Arsenal had taken care of their very own tasks with a commanding 3–0 win over Sunderland on the Emirates Stadium, preserving their cushion on the high of the standings.

Nonetheless, Metropolis’s comeback ensured the hole may nonetheless be diminished to a few factors ought to they overcome Fulham in midweek, protecting the championship battle very a lot alive.