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Man City comeback at Anfield! 🔵📈 Who’s been your Man of the Match? https://t.co/VKWZaxzKJ2

By Fabrizio Romano
Posted February 8, 2026

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Fabrizio Romano is a renowned Italian football journalist widely recognized as one of the most credible transfer news insiders, famous for his 'Here we go!' catchphrase confirming deals. His style is direct, enthusiastic, and fan-engaging, often sparking massive interactions on social media with timely updates on major matches and transfers. With millions of followers, his posts carry immense authority in the football community due to his unparalleled sources and accuracy.

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The post celebrates Manchester City's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Liverpool at Anfield on February 8, 2026, in the Premier League, where City trailed after Dominik Szoboszlai's 74th-minute free-kick but rallied with Bernardo Silva's equalizer in the 84th and Erling Haaland's stoppage-time penalty winner[1][2][3][4]. It engages fans by asking for their Man of the Match, highlighting the thriller that kept City's title race alive by cutting Arsenal's lead to six points while denting Liverpool's Champions League hopes[1][2][3]. The content captures the chaos, including VAR drama and Szoboszlai's late red card, in one of the season's most intense rivalries[2].

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This post is exploding due to the match's recency on February 8, 2026, and its high-stakes drama in a pivotal Premier League clash between title contenders and top-four hopefuls, amplified by Romano's huge following[1][2][3]. The comeback at historically tough Anfield, City's first league win there since 2003, has ignited fierce fan debates on heroes like Haaland and Silva[1][4]. Its interactive Man of the Match poll drives viral engagement amid the title race buzz.

💡Fun Facts

  • 1Manchester City's win was their first at Anfield since 2003 and the first league double over Liverpool since 1937[1][2].
  • 2Erling Haaland scored his first-ever goal at Anfield via a cool stoppage-time penalty after a quiet game[1][3][4].
  • 3Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai stunned with a 74th-minute free-kick thunderbolt before getting sent off late[2].
  • 4The match featured chaotic 10 final minutes with a VAR-disallowed City 'third' goal[2].
  • 5City closed to six points behind leaders Arsenal, injecting massive title race drama[2][3].

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Man City comeback at Anfield! 🔵📈

Who’s been your Man of the Match? https://t.co/VKWZaxzKJ2