Following the match, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and star player Darwin Nunez got into a heated confrontation.
It took place after the two top-tier Premier League teams drew 1-1 at Etihad Stadium this afternoon.
Premier League winners Erling Haaland gave them the lead in the first half, but the Reds were made to lament their missed opportunities when Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a late equalizer to give them a point.
Following the tie, Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were spotted shaking hands right after the full-time whistle.
Darwin Nunez and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola were involved in a post-match spat
Liverpool manager had to pull Nunez away and it remains unclear what triggered the exchange
Nunez, 24, then went up to the manager of the city. The two got into a heated debate, and it was clear he was furious about something.
Itβs unclear why the two got into such a heated confrontation, but Klopp had to pull the Liverpool forward away from the Spaniard.
Peter Drury, who was commentating the game, reacted as the altercation progressed, saying, βIt looks like some unpleasant words are being exchanged.β
Pep Guardiola and Darwin Nunez got into a furious fight. They needed time apart.
As said earlier, Haaland gave City the lead in the first half. With this goal, he became the first player to reach fifty Premier League goals in a single season, breaking Andy Coleβs record by 17 games.
The Norwegian superstar scored his fifty-first goal since joining Manchester City for Β£51 million in 2022 with a masterful league debut against the Reds. In just 48 league appearances, he has surpassed the legendary record of 65 set by Andy Cole, the striker for Manchester United.
In the end, Liverpool overcame Man City as Trent Alexander-Arnoldβs spectacular goal ensured his team would receive a point.
Even with the draw at home against Kloppβs squad, City currently leads the league. Mikel Artetaβs Arsenal might go ahead if they defeat Brentford this evening.
Liverpool, led by Klopp, is now in second place, one point behind the champions. The Merseyside team will host LASK on Thursday before hosting Fulham in their next league match at Anfield.