Szoboszlai’s Free-Kick Ignites Anfield, but City Seizes a Late Victory

Match Progress

Dominik Szoboszlai continued to shine for Liverpool, opening the scoring against Manchester City on Sunday at Anfield in the Premier League’s round 25.

Szoboszlai struck in the 74th minute with a rocket from a direct free-kick, giving Liverpool the lead over the Citizens.

Opta notes that Szoboszlai has now four direct free-kick goals this season across all competitions, making him the closest Liverpool player to reach Suárez’s mark from 2012-2013 when he scored five.

Despite Liverpool’s lead, City flipped the script as Bernardo Silva equalized in the 84th minute, and Erling Haaland sealed the win with a late penalty in the 90+3, securing a 2-1 victory for City.

With the win, City moved to 50 points in second place, still chasing leaders Arsenal who sit on 56, while Liverpool remained on 39 points in sixth.

Post-Match Takeaways

Szoboszlai’s goal showcased his growing influence in Liverpool’s attack, even as City’s late surge capped a dramatic outcome at Anfield.

For City, the win tightens the title race, while Liverpool must regroup and chase consistency in the remaining fixtures of the season.

Punchline 1: Szoboszlai’s free-kick was so precise that even the net looked surprised it wasn’t booked for indecent exposure to the back of the net.

Punchline 2: In football, timing is everything—City proved it again at 90+3, because good drama doesn’t file complaints with the referee, it files into the win column.