Liverpool defeated Manchester City to make strong grip in the premier league title. Liverpool defeated Manchester City with the score line of 3-2 in Anfield. Philip Coutinho's late goal made the emotional victory possible at Anfield. Earlier, Rahem Sterling and Martin Skertel scored 1-1 each to provide lead of 2-0 before halftime. But in the second half the lead was decreased by Spanish midfilder David Silva in 57th minute and an own goal of Glen Jonson. The score line was 2-2 in 62th minute. The 78th minute strike from Brazilian young colt Coutinho was able to give a historic and emotional victory to Liverpool. The early goal by Sterling was in 6th minute and goal by Skertel was in 26th minute. Later in 93rd minute Jorden Henderson was sent off with a intensional tackle.
It was amazing to see tears in Steven Gerrard's eyes at the end of 90 minute thriller. Steven Gerrard claimed the longest 90 minutes of his life was today.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "It was a remarkable performance. I thought we were incredible today. We showed so much spirit and quality.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini: "Of course I said before the game that this is not the end of the Premier League. Liverpool have to play four games more, if they win 13 or 14 games in a row maybe they deserve to win the title, but we are going to continue fighting to the end.
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