Photos: Liverpool close in on EPL title after 3-2 win over Man City

FP Sports • April 15, 2014, 09:27:08 IST

Raheem Sterling gave Liverpool the lead in the sixth minute. Suarez provided a brilliant pass to Sterling who dummied defender Vincent Kompany and goalkeeper Joe Hart to slot home a brilliant goal. AP Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel then doubled the lead 20 minutes later with a thumping header via a Steven Gerrard corner. AP Manchester City upped the ante in the second half and David Silva pulled one back for the visitors.

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel then doubled the lead 20 minutes later with a thumping header via a Steven Gerrard corner. AP

Manchester City upped the ante in the second half and David Silva pulled one back for the visitors. After some slick passing, James Milner set up Silva inside the box and the Spanish international slotted home from close range. AP

After David Silva had pulled one goal back, constant pressure form Manchester City brought the equaliser via a Glen Johnson own goal. David Silva’s shot from an acute angle from left was deflected into the net by Johnson. Getty Images

Just when it seemed Manchester City were dictating terms, the thrilling match took another turn. Vincent Kompany’s miskicked clearance fell to Philippe Coutinho who rifled in a low shot from outside the box to seal the tie for Liverpool. Getty Images

The Anfield crowd erupted after the final whistle. Emotions flew around, Steven Gerrard was in tears. Liverpool had taken a massive step towards the elusive Premier League trophy. AP