'They've not learnt' - National media and pundits react to Liverpool vs Man City 'epic'

Manchester City and Liverpool put on a glowing advertisement for the Premier League on Sunday afternoon as two of the title favourites were held to a 1-1 draw.

City had the better of the first half as they attempted to rattle Jurgen Klopp's kids and took a deserved lead on 23 minutes as Kevin De Bruyne's low corner was stabbed home by John Stones. The Blues had chances to add to their tally but could not break down a resolute defence again.

This would come back to bite them just two minutes after the restart as Ederson hacked down Darwin Nunez, picking up an injury in the process. Alexis Mac Allister converted the spot-kick to put the Merseyside club in the ascendency.

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Chances came and went for the hosts, including late shouts for another penalty which were dismissed as both teams had to settle for a point. Following the enthralling game at Anfield, here is how some of the national media and pundits reacted to it.

Reflecting on the pulsating game, Oliver Kay wrote: "Jurgen Klopp summed it up perfectly: 'What a game, what an atmosphere, what an afternoon.' Even his wife enjoyed it. 'She was completely buzzing,' the Liverpool manager said — and just about everyone inside Anfield must have felt the same.

"It ended with the points shared: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City. In that respect, perhaps the biggest beneficiaries were Arsenal, who remain top of the Premier League with 10 games left, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.

"But it was one of those afternoons when it feels legitimate rather than trite to suggest football was the winner — another epic battle between these two teams who, in terms of speed and