Erling Haaland had trained with “niggles” just two days before Manchester City’s crunch game with Liverpool, but once the first whistle went, he looked as physically sharp and hungry as ever and smashed his side into the lead, becoming the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 50 goals.

City looked on top for most of the game, but Julian Alvarez spurned a glorious chance crafted by the electric Jeremy Doku and Liverpool grabbed an equaliser from out of nowhere via Trent Alexander-Arnold with just over 10 minutes left to play.

City went looking for the winner deep into added-time, but couldn’t find it and their long winning steak at home finally came to end on 23 victories. Pep Guardiola’s side are still top of the Premier League, but they were reminded once more of Liverpool’s capacity to keep them in check like no other side has been able to do in the last seven years.

On that note, let’s take a look at the Cityzens’ player ratings from this game.

Ederson (6/10):

Was having a quiet game until he was left stumped by Alexander-Arnold’s thumping finish. Decent on the ball when under pressure.

Ederson made two saves in the game and distributed the ball with 92% accuracy, including eight long balls.

Kyle Walker (7/10):

Dominated his right-flank, barely allowing Jota a sniff. Walker was strong in defense, winning four duels and making two clearances and two interceptions. He also played one key pass and two long balls.

Ruben Dias (7/10):

Commanded the defence superbly in a perfect. Dias was solid as usual at the back as he won three of his five duels, making two clearances, one tackle and a block. He also played five long balls.

Manuel Akanji (7/10):

Zipped in between midfield and defence to great effect, disrupting Liverpool’s engine room for most of the match. Akanji had a decent game in midfield as he won seven duels, making five clearances and two tackles.

Nathan Ake (8/10):

Fantastic movement to set up Haaland’s goal and kept Salah shackled for the bulk of the game until the Egyptian teed up Alexander-Arnold.

Ake also won six of his seven duels, making four clearances, three tackles and one interception.

Phil Foden (6/10):

Should have buried a gift from Alisson in the first half and in general lacked a bit of sharpness. Foden was active in the final third as he attempted four shots, with three of those on target. He also won four duels.

Rodri (7/10):

Helped City control large chunks of the game. Rodri had a solid game in the middle of the park as he passed the ball with 96% accuracy, including one key pass and 10 long balls. He also won three duels and attempted one shot that was blocked.

Bernardo Silva (7/10):

Ran rings around Liverpool in the first half. Bernardo had a good game in midfield, passing the ball with 88% accuracy, including two key passes, two long balls and one cross. He also won 10 duels but was booked for arguing with the referee.

Jeremy Doku (8/10):

A constant thorn in Liverpool’s right side but Alvarez’s finishing let him down. Doku set Manchester City’s left flank alight with his incredible trickery, completing 11 of his 15 dribble attempts. He also won 17 of his 25 duels and played four key passes.

Julian Alvarez (5/10):

Had a wretched game and his finishing and touch let him down, none more so than when he spooned Doku’s cross over the bar.

Erling Haaland (7/10):

Looked ravenous from the opening minute, tearing after every opponent. Took his goal superbly to break yet another Premier League record, but should have struck again, missing three efforts after the break.