Matokeo EPL — with Charles G Wamb.
Hero: Philippe Coutinho scored the winner for Liverpool in a thrilling showdown with Manchester City
Emotional: Steven Gerrard looks to the sky with a tear in his eye as Liverpool celebrate their win
Passion: The Liverpool captain wipes a tear away after the final whistle at Anfield
War cry: Gerrard spoke passionately in a huddle with his team after a stunning victory
Cheerleader: Gerrard encourages the Kop to make some noise after Liverpool's thrilling victory
Above and beyond: Liverpool moved seven points clear of third-placed City with the victory
Scream: Goal scorer Martin Skrtel and Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrate Liverpool's victory
MATCH FACTS
Liverpool: Mignolet,
Johnson, Skrtel, Sakho, Flanagan, Henderson, Gerrard, Coutinho (Moses
89), Sterling (Lucas 90), Suarez, Sturridge (Allen 66).
Subs not used: Brad Jones, Toure, Agger, Aspas.
Goals: Sterling 6, Skrtel 26, Coutinho 78.
Booked: Suarez.
Sent off: Henderson (90).
Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Clichy, Toure (Javi Garcia 19), Fernandinho, Jesus Navas (Milner 50), Silva, Nasri, Dzeko (Aguero 68).
Subs not used: Lescott, Negredo, Kolarov, Pantilimon.
Goals: Silva 57, Johnson (og) 63.
Booked: Javi Garcia, Fernandinho, Zabaleta.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear).
Attendance: 44,601.
Subs not used: Brad Jones, Toure, Agger, Aspas.
Goals: Sterling 6, Skrtel 26, Coutinho 78.
Booked: Suarez.
Sent off: Henderson (90).
Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Clichy, Toure (Javi Garcia 19), Fernandinho, Jesus Navas (Milner 50), Silva, Nasri, Dzeko (Aguero 68).
Subs not used: Lescott, Negredo, Kolarov, Pantilimon.
Goals: Silva 57, Johnson (og) 63.
Booked: Javi Garcia, Fernandinho, Zabaleta.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear).
Attendance: 44,601.
Jubilation: Liverpool made a flying start and led in the sixth minute through Raheem Sterling
The Liverpool youngster twisted and turned before slotting the ball home past Joe Hart
Helpless: Hart was caught out of position and could only watch as Sterling's shot flew past him
Spectators: Hart and Kompany watch on as Sterling gives Liverpool the lead
Jubilation: Sterling jumps into the arms of Luis Suarez after giving Liverpool the lead
Bundle: Liverpool players mail Sterling after the opening goal of the game at Anfield
Blow: Yaya Toure couldn't continue after picking up an injury in the first half
Early bath: Toure was withdrawn to be replaced by Javi Garcia in the City midfield
James Milner's introduction for Jesus Navas five minutes after half-time produced a positive response with the England international combining to allow Silva to expertly round off an incisive passing move from close range.
Rising high: Martin Skrtel headed in from a corner to double Liverpool's advantage in the first half
On target: Skrtel got in front of Kompany at the near post and flicked his headed into the back of the net
Bullet: The Slovakian's header was past Hart and into the back of the net before he could move
Don't look back in anger: Hart watches as Skrtel turns away to celebrate
Prolific: The goal was yet another from a set piece for Liverpool this season
Dreamland: The Liverpool defender celebrates his goal with captain Steven Gerrard
Glum: Manchester City players look on after falling 2-0 behind in the first half
Instruction: Brendan Rodgers and Manuel Pellegrini in the technical area
Flashpoint: Mamadou Sakho was fortunate not to concede a penalty after bringing down Edin Dzeko
Fightback: David Silva brought Manchester City back into the game in the 57th minute
Hope: Silva's smart finish brought City back to within a goal with just under an hour played
Handbags: Suarez is confronted by Silva as Liverpool prepare to kick-off
Silva, finding
greater freedom, created the equaliser when he drifted left and drilled
in a low cross which Johnson diverted past Mignolet.
City were now in the ascendancy and Silva should have put them in front when substitute Sergio Aguero, making his first appearance for a month after a hamstring problem, skipped past Skrtel and crossed to him but the Spaniard guided his shot wide.
It was to prove costly as a misjudgement by Kompany presented Coutinho with a first-time chance which he drilled past Hart with 12 minutes to go.
City were now in the ascendancy and Silva should have put them in front when substitute Sergio Aguero, making his first appearance for a month after a hamstring problem, skipped past Skrtel and crossed to him but the Spaniard guided his shot wide.
It was to prove costly as a misjudgement by Kompany presented Coutinho with a first-time chance which he drilled past Hart with 12 minutes to go.
All square: Silva's deflected cross moments later brought City level at 2-2
Agonising: Silva's cross got a touch off Glen Johnson before beating Simon Mignolet at his near post
Despair: Mignolet watches on as Silva's cross finds a way past him into the back of the net
Decisive: Coutinho pounced on an error from Kompany to fire Liverpool back in front
Strike: The Brazilian latched on to a loose clearance and fired past Hart into the bottom corner
Stretch too far: Hart couldn't prevent Coutinho's shot from finding the bottom corner in the 78th minute
Jubilation: Coutinho is mobbed by Gerrard after his clinical finish in the 78th minute
Gutted: Kompany reacts after his mistake gifted Coutinho a goal
Roar: Liverpool manager Rodgers celebrates Coutinho's goal that sent Anfield into raptures
Gone: Jordan Henderson is sent off in injury time after a rash challenge on Samir Nasri
Loss: The England midfielder will miss three of Liverpool's final four games this season
Liverpool were hanging
on going into five minutes of added time and fatigue played its part as
Jordan Henderson lunged in on Samir Nasri and was shown a straight red
card by referee Mark Clattenburg.
They held on and the team huddle at the end, with Gerrard offering his words of wisdom accompanied by chants of 'We're gonna win the league', certainly put a smile on the face of watching owner John W Henry.
City now need favours from other teams to if they are to reclaim the title but the day finished in Liverpool's favour - just.
They held on and the team huddle at the end, with Gerrard offering his words of wisdom accompanied by chants of 'We're gonna win the league', certainly put a smile on the face of watching owner John W Henry.
City now need favours from other teams to if they are to reclaim the title but the day finished in Liverpool's favour - just.
Concern: Kompany came out to warm up on his own after concerns about his fitness
Greetings: Manchester City boss Pellegrini shakes hands with Liverpool manager Rodgers
Happy man: Liverpool owner John Henry in the stands for the big game at Anfield
Tribute: The Kop displayed a mosaic in memory of Hillsborough during the minute silence
Remembered: Both teams participate in a minute silence before the game at Anfield
Together: The Liverpool team line up for the minute silence at Anfield
Historic: The Kop display their flags and banners ahead of kick-off at Anfield
Touching: The Hillsborough memorial outside Anfield is covered in flowers and scarves
Tribute: A fan pays his respects to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster 25 years ago
On the way: The Liverpool team bus makes it's way to Anfield ahead of the game
Reception: Liverpool fans greet the arrival of their team at Anfield
Ovation: Flares were set off by fans who lined the streets to greet Liverpool's arrival
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