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  Manchester City are positioning themselves for a dramatic late charge in the Premier League title race, following a stunning comeback victory that has reignited their hopes of overtaking leaders Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side trailed at Anfield against Liverpool on Sunday but mounted an incredible late rally. Bernardo Silva pulled one back before Erling Haaland converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-1 win. The result cut Arsenal's lead at the top to six points (with Arsenal on 56 points from 25 games and City close behind on around 50, depending on games played), setting up a pivotal week. City can further narrow the gap to just three points if they win their midweek fixture against Fulham on Wednesday. Arsenal then face a tough test away at in-form Brentford the following day—meaning a slip-up for Mikel Arteta's Gunners could see the title race explode back into life. The dramatic turnaround at Anfield—after a period where City had been chasing—has been hailed as...

  Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has blamed the wind for Bournemouth’s opening goal against the Reds in Saturday’s Premier League. In what was a nightmare encounter for Arne Slot’s Reds, Evanilson opened the scoring during the first half after Van Dijk failed to deal with a bouncing ball, and Alex Jimenez then doubled their lead seven minutes later. Liverpool managed to draw proceedings level through Van Dijk’s deft header on the stroke of the half-time whistle and then Dominik Szoboszlai’s cute free kick around the Bournemouth wall in the 80th minute. Amine Adli added the final touch to the thrilling five-goal match. Reacting after the game, the Dutch international told  Sky Sports  that the wind made it difficult for the players to control. “The first goal was a difficult one to judge during the circumstances, the wind was very tricky. “I think you saw it when we played long balls on that side it was very difficult to judge. So to concede that wasn’t an issue but it...