Liverpool's Champions League Hopes Dimmed After Dramatic Loss to Manchester City

Liverpool's Champions League hopes dimmed after a dramatic 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League, with Bernardo Silva equalizing late and Erling Haaland converting a stoppage-time penalty. Jamie Carragher warned it's now a long way back for Arne Slot's side, sitting four points off fifth place, while Gary Neville believes their immediate response will decide if it's a blip. Slot faces a right-back crisis ahead of Wednesday's trip to Sunderland, with injuries to Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, Dominik Szoboszlai suspended, and Joe Gomez doubtful.

In the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig boosted their top-four push with a 2-1 win over Cologne, thanks to Christoph Baumgartner's brace, holding fourth on goal difference. Benfica, chasing Champions League spots via the Portuguese Primeira Liga, host Alverca tonight needing a win to cut Porto's nine-point lead, amid fan frustrations that saw supporters storm the training ground last month.

Upcoming Champions League knockout play-offs kick off February 24, with Real Madrid facing Benfica, Atleti vs Club Brugge, and others like Leverkusen vs Olympiacos; the round-of-16 draw follows on February 27. Chelsea have been offered free agent Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka, a Champions League winner.

Across major leagues, Arsenal women edged Man City 1-0 in the WSL via Olivia Smith's solo stunner, aiding their qualification bid. Premier League midweek action includes Chelsea vs Leeds and Tottenham vs Newcastle on February 10.

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