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Sergio Aguero of Manchester City scored a powerful shot at Allison Baker
Manchester City beat Liverpool 2-1 in a friendly Thursday on the 21st day of the Premier League.
The victory restored Manchester City 's hopes of defending its title against Liverpool, which was up here in the Premier League.
Manchester City's first goal for Sergio Aguero came from a powerful shot from inside the area, which Liverpool skipper Allison Baker could not block.
In the 46th minute, Brazilian Fermino managed to tie Liverpool for a powerful header that settled in the goal against Manchester City.
Man City managed to score a second goal from Liero Ceni in the 72nd minute.
Man City, who beat Liverpool at the top of the Premier League standings with 54 points, has lost no match in the previous 20.
Man City was second with 50 points after Thursday's game and lost three games in previous rounds.
Both teams drew 0-0 in their last match at Anfield in October.
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Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah could not score a goal
Last season, the two teams played in four games, including three in Liverpool, two in the Champions League, 3-0 in the first leg, 2-1 in the first leg and third in the English Premier League. He lost the first leg 5-0 against Man City.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola promised Thursday night to narrow the gap between Liverpool and the league.
"We were a real match on both sides and we defeated an outstanding team, we were exceptional for the first five minutes and we knew the last game was today, if we lose it we will almost lose the championship." he told Sky Sports after the match.
In an interview with the BBC on Monday, Guardiola had called the Liverpool team "perhaps the best team in Europe or the world".
We have not had any luck in the last moments, "said Jürgen Klopp, head of the same station in Liverpool.
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