Skrtel gifts Blues a point

Liverpool 2 Manchester City 2

Skrtel had performed superbly, including heading his team in front, when he came under pressure just inside his own half from Edin Dzeko after 79 minutes.

With the whole of the stadium issuing a collective “behind you” warning, Skrtel panicked and succeeded only in playing the ball directly to Carlos Tevez who showed his opponent what poise and control is all about, advancing, rounding Jose Reina and slotting in City’s second equaliser.