Watch: Man City catch Liverpool cold with clever set-piece routine

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Manchester City struck first in Sunday's pivotal Premier League clash against fellow title hopefuls Liverpool, using a clever corner-kick routine to open the scoring at Anfield.

Nathan Ake set a perfect screen at the front post, blocking out his defender and clearing out space for John Stones to connect with Kevin De Bruyne's low cross.

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Liverpool battled back in the second half to earn a 1-1 draw. The result leaves Arsenal in first place in the Premier League, ahead of Jurgen Klopp's team on goal difference and one point clear of Pep Guardiola's side.