Manchester City [ Images ] failed to win in the Premier League for only the second time in 13 matches this season when they drew 1-1 at Liverpool on Sunday and finished with 10 men after substitute Mario Balotelli [ Images ] was sent off for two yellow cards.

Vincent Kompany put City ahead with a 31st-minute header but Liverpool were level two minutes later when Joleon Lescott deflected a Charlie Adam shot into his own net.

Balotelli came on after 65 minutes but was sent off 18 minutes later and England [ Images ] keeper Joe Hart [ Images ] produced some fine late saves to preserve City's unbeaten record.

City, on 35 points, stayed five clear at the top from Manchester United [ Images ] with Tottenham Hotspur [ Images ] third on 28 points. Liverpool moved up to sixth with 23 points.

Earlier, Swansea City drew 0-0 with Aston Villa [ Images ] in a subdued match at the Liberty Stadium which was overshadowed by news of the death of Wales national team manager Gary Speed earlier on Sunday.