Man City 3-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings and Key Highlights
Manchester City confirmed their title ambitions with a dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday. Arne Slot’s side looked out of rhythm from the start and went into halftime trailing after goals from Erling Haaland and Nico Gonzalez.
Jeremy Doku, named man of the match, sealed the victory with a superb long-range strike. Liverpool left Manchester deflated, while Pep Guardiola’s men go into the international break just four points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Match Summary
- Haaland opened the scoring with precision after a clever assist.
- Gonzalez doubled the lead, capitalizing on Liverpool’s defensive gaps.
- Doku’s stunning effort from distance completed the rout.
“Manchester City proved they're well and truly title contenders as they thrashed Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon.”
Key Performances
City’s goalkeeper had little to do but produced one top save from Dominik Szoboszlai and quickly stopped Mo Salah’s rebound. Defensively, City showed structure and confidence, notably through a crucial sliding intervention that denied Salah a clear break at 2-0.
The right-back impressed again, delivering a sublime assist for Haaland and maintaining defensive stability except for one threatening moment from Cody Gakpo.
Man of the Match
Jeremy Doku earned top honors with an energetic performance and a spectacular finish that left Liverpool’s defense exposed.
Author’s Summary
Man City’s dominant win over Liverpool showcased Guardiola’s tactical precision and Doku’s rising influence, leaving the Reds searching for answers before the break.