Haaland hat-trick chaos & Liverpool drama: Premier League live shockwaves
11.02.2026 - 20:59:44
Haaland goes full cheat code as City crush Brighton
At the Etihad, Manchester City absolutely ripped into Brighton in a 4-1 win that felt like a statement to the rest of the league. Erling Haaland was an absolute machine, banging in a hat-trick and reminding everyone why he’s still the most terrifying No. 9 on the planet.
The scoring started early. In the 11th minute, Kevin De Bruyne sliced Brighton open with a filthy through ball, Haaland powered past his marker and hammered a low finish past the keeper for 1-0. Pure Haaland: two touches, zero mercy.
Just before half-time, it was 2-0. City recycled a corner, De Bruyne swung in a wicked cross, and Rúben Dias rose highest to nod it home. Brighton’s zonal marking? Completely lost.
Brighton briefly made it a game right after the break. In the 52nd minute, Kaoru Mitoma cut inside from the left, danced past two defenders and curled one into the far corner. 2-1 and suddenly the Etihad got a little nervous.
But then Haaland basically said “enough”. On 63 minutes, Phil Foden broke the lines, slipped Haaland in, and the Norwegian bully shrugged off his man and smashed in City’s third. 3-1, crowd bouncing, Brighton broken.
The hat-trick was pure chaos. In the 78th minute, De Bruyne floated a cross to the back post, Foden headed it across goal, and Haaland attacked the six-yard box like a train, bundling it over the line for 4-1. VAR checked for offside, lines came out, tension built… but the goal stood. Haaland turned to the camera, arms wide — this was his show.
Famous players check-in? Haaland: hero, no discussion. De Bruyne: two assists, dictating tempo like a conductor. Foden: buzzing everywhere, one assist and could’ve had more. Brighton’s star man Mitoma had his moment, but defensively they just couldn’t live with City’s intensity.
Anfield shock: Liverpool 2–2 Newcastle – late penalty heartbreak
Over at Anfield, the noise, the chaos, the drama – this is exactly why you never switch off Premier League live coverage. Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle in a game that exploded in the final minutes and left the home crowd stunned.
Liverpool flew out of the blocks. In the 18th minute, Mohamed Salah got things rolling, tapping in from close range after Darwin Núñez broke down the left and squared it across. Classic Liverpool transition, and Salah doing Salah things.
But Newcastle hit back. In the 33rd minute, Alexander Isak peeled off the back line, latched onto a clever through ball from Bruno GuimarĂŁes, and slid a cool finish under the keeper for 1-1. Completely against the run of play, but absolutely clinical.
Second half, Liverpool pushed hard. Salah was everywhere – drifting wide, dropping deep, linking with Núñez – but his final touch deserted him a couple of times. In the 66th minute, it was Darwin’s turn to shine. A whipped cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold found Núñez in the box, and the Uruguayan buried a first-time volley into the bottom corner. 2-1 Liverpool, Anfield roaring, the Kop bouncing.
And then came the madness. Deep into stoppage time, Newcastle threw everyone forward. A long ball into the area, a scramble, and the ball struck Virgil van Dijk on the arm. The ref waved play on, but VAR called him over. You could feel the tension as he stared at the screen. After a long, painful check, he pointed to the spot. Penalty Newcastle.
Isak stepped up under maximum pressure and smashed it low to the keeper’s left for his second of the game. 2-2. Anfield stunned. Klopp furious on the touchline. The final whistle blew moments later, and the Liverpool players swarmed the referee, convinced the handball call was harsh.
Stars verdict: Salah was sharp early but faded a bit – one goal, a few missed half-chances, not a flop but not vintage either. Núñez was chaos embodied, with a goal and relentless pressing. For Newcastle, Isak was ice-cold and absolutely elite in front of goal, while Bruno bossed phases of midfield under serious pressure.
Title race twist: City climb, Liverpool stall
So what does all of this do to the football league table? City’s win, powered by Haaland’s hat-trick, puts serious heat on the rest of the pack. Liverpool dropping points at home doesn’t just hurt pride – it dents their momentum and gives City the edge in what’s shaping up to be a brutal run-in.
What does this mean for the title race? Click here for the live standings
Social Media Spotlight: VAR rage & Haaland worship
If you jump on your phone right now, the football world is absolutely losing it online. Two things are everywhere: Liverpool fans melting down over the late VAR penalty, and everyone else spamming clips of Haaland smashing goals for fun.
The Internet is Exploding: 3 Social Media Highlights
X Discussion: Fans furious over that last-minute VAR handball call
Reporter’s Take: Haaland untouchable, Liverpool on thin ice
From my seat, this felt like a huge psychological swing. Haaland didn’t just score three; he bullied an entire back line and looked like he could’ve had four or five. When he’s in this kind of mood, City look inevitable. The connection with De Bruyne is still the most lethal combo in world football.
On the other side, Liverpool can talk all they want about the VAR call – and yeah, it was absolutely harsh and will be replayed a thousand times – but if you’re serious about the title, you finish that game. Too many wasted chances, too many shaky defensive moments late on. In my opinion, it’s not just bad luck; it’s a warning sign.
Title races are decided by tiny margins: one offside line, one handball interpretation, one striker who doesn’t need a second invitation. Right now, City have the cold-blooded finisher and the momentum. Liverpool still have Salah, still have that Anfield chaos, but they can’t afford more nights like this.
Don’t blink – the run-in is going to be wild
If this is what February is serving up, imagine what the final weeks will look like. Soccer games at this level are about nerve as much as tactics, and City just sent a massive message while Liverpool hesitated.
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