"Even the monster is nervous" Holan appeals for extreme "PK horror" "I thought my heart was going to explode"... Pep said, "I've had a hard time because of you" vitriol

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Manchester City 'Monster Striker' Elling Holan (26) confessed that he was nervous when he kicked the penalty (PK).

Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 in the 25th round of the "2025-2026 English Premier League" against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England on the 9th (Korea time).

Manchester City, which has been undefeated in five games (four wins, one draw), remained in second place with 50 points (15 wins, five draws, five losses). The gap with leading Arsenal (56 points) has also narrowed to six points. Liverpool ranked sixth with 39 points (11 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses).

Manchester City led the game with 10 shots in the first half alone, but allowed the first goal by giving up the atmosphere of the second half. In the 29th minute of the second half, Sobosler shook Manchester City's net with a powerful free kick.

Manchester City, which was on the verge of losing, used Sherki to score an equalizer and paid off in the 39th minute of the second half. Sherki's cross floated high after hitting the defense, and when Holan returned it to the header, Silva shot and cut the net.

Manchester City, which gained momentum, turned the game around with Holan's PK goal in extra time in the second half. Núñez was knocked down by Alisson's tackle in the penalty box and the referee declared PK. Holan, the kicker, kicked into the corner. As a result, Holan continued to lead the scoring category with his 21st league goal.

According to Manchester City's official website, Holan said in an interview after the game, "I was really nervous right before this PK because of the missed memory in the home game," adding, "I've only been working hard on training with the idea of putting the ball into the net."

He cited captain Silva's dedication as the driving force behind his victory. "Silva scored an equalizer, but rather than enjoying the ceremony, he immediately ran for an additional goal," Holan said. "His attitude sent a strong signal not only to me, but also to the entire club and fans."

"Today's game was like a great billboard to promote EPL to the world," coach Pep Guardiola said, expressing satisfaction with the fierce competition.

"The performance in the first half was really good, but in the second half, he lost his momentum and played a somewhat passive game under the pressure of Anfield's unique atmosphere," he said, adding, "Holan struggled with a rather passive movement."

"It was a tremendous shot," he said of Sobosli's fantastic first goal, adding, "After the loss, the players gathered around captain Silva and succeeded in turning the tables."

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