Manchester City and Liverpool could not be separated at the Etihad in a exciting 2 - 2 draw. The result leaves City nine points behind Premier League leader Manchester United.

City took the lead through Edin Dzeko after 23 minutes but Daniel Sturridge equalised for Liverpool against his former club six minutes later with a pinpoint strike from outside the area.

Deep into the second half Steven Gerrard put Liverpool 2 - 1 up in fantastic fashion beating Joe Hart from 30 yards. But the Reds could not hang on as Sergio Aguero took advantage of some poor judgement from Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina with a finish from a tight angle.