Manchester City survives Liverpool's Anfield 'tsunami' with Arsenal as weekend winners in Premier League title race

The winner of Liverpool vs Manchester City is Arsenal.

An exciting match at Anfield ended in a draw when both teams tied 1-1 with an Alexis Mac Allister penalty canceling out John Stones' first goal of the first half.

Jurgen Klopp was in a philosophical mood after the match, which could be the final chapter in a long series of magnificent battles between him and another of football's iconic managers, Pep Guardiola.

“It was a really good game of football,” Klopp told Sky Sports.

“It was the best second half performance we've ever played against. city ​​man.

“We have never dominated them so much. The game the boys played in the second half was absolutely special.

“I'm very happy with the whole performance. The first ten minutes we were offside, but after that, we were there.

“What a game. What an atmosphere. What an afternoon. The result is good. It's not what we wanted.”

Guardiola's men started better with Stones putting them ahead midway through the second half when he scored a clever Kevin De Bruyne corner from close range.

Liverpool They tied it up five minutes into the second half with a Mac Allister penalty after Darwin Nunez was hit by Ederson, who was sold short on a back pass from Nathan Ake.

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The Reds could have won with Luis Diaz wasting some clear chances, while substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega denied Nunez from close range and they were also denied a penalty in stoppage time when Mac Allister was kicked in the chest by Jeremy Doku.

City could have also won with Phil Foden forcing Caoimhin Kelleher to save, while Doku hit the post with a left-footed shot just before the 90th minute.

However, Guardiola admits there was a period when his players struggled mightily to control Liverpool.

“We had opportunities and we had great personality in the first half,” Guardiola said.

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“Afterwards it was difficult because Endo and Mac Allister have extra passes, they have quality to play.

“Before it was direct, but then they had it without losing directness in the transition, but we also had transition.

“At half-time we spoke and said that you want something to defend in that stadium…

“Then we scored the penalty and in this stadium, for 15 or 20 minutes you have to try as little as possible, which is like a tsunami. It comes from everywhere.”

“After Mateo (Kovacic) came on, we were able to make additional passes,” Guardiola added.

“It's not because we didn't want it, but Liverpool are very strong at pressing and counter-pressing and in this stadium it's not easy.”

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If that is the last time Klopp and Guardiola face each other, then what a way to say goodbye.

The pair have enjoyed a series of high-quality clashes with Liverpool and City going head-to-head in multiple title races in recent years.

This one looks destined to go all the way with just a point separating City and Liverpool, however, they have company on this occasion.

At the moment, Liverpool and City are battling for second place with the lead of the Premier League table changing hands while Arsenal sit in first place following Sunday's draw and their win over Brentford on Saturday.

With several Premier League teams not playing next weekend in the FA Cup qualifiers, including ArsenalThe Gunners will be top of the table for at least three weeks as this is followed by the international break.

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But next up for Arsenal is the ultimate litmus test of their title credentials when they take on City on Sunday, March 31.