This archive report was first published on 3 October 2021.
Manchester City's pulsating 2-2 draw with Liverpool on October 3, 2021 showcased the Premier League's competitive nature, with Pep Guardiola praising the league as the best in the world.
The match saw Liverpool weather a storm in the first half, only to be hit with a sucker punch when Sadio Mane opened the scoring just before the hour mark.
Phil Foden levelled the score, but Mohamed Salah looked to have won the game with a moment of individual brilliance, jinking around four defenders before firing past Ederson.
However, Kevin De Bruyne's shot that deflected in off Joel Matip nine minutes from time salvaged the point for City.
Guardiola praised the Premier League, saying, 'What a game! That is the reason the last years Man City and Liverpool were always there because we try to play in this way.'
The draw leaves the title race tantalisingly poised, with Liverpool a point behind leaders Chelsea and City two points off the top in third.
