Manchester City anchored their place at the top of the Premier League table with a convincing 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield. After a tense first half ended without any goals, the visitors seized their opportunity following a sending-off to dominate the match.
The game took a pivotal turn when Ryan Gravenberch was issued a second yellow card in the 62nd minute, leaving Liverpool a man down and severely hampering their chances of regaining control.
Gravenberch's dismissal changed the game
Gravenberch's first yellow came early in the second half, and it was only a matter of time before the referee brandished the card again. Once reduced to ten men, the Reds struggled to cope with City's attacking prowess.
City wasted no time exploiting their advantage, swiftly breaking the deadlock.
Haaland, Doku, and Cherki sealed the deal
Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City in the 65th minute, tapping in to give the visitors the lead. Just three minutes later, Jeremy Doku doubled the advantage, darting through Liverpool’s defence.
Ryan Cherki then added a third in the 78th minute, converting a brilliant pass from Josko Gvardiol to secure the emphatic victory for the champions.
Liverpool failed to find any answers throughout the match and could not register a single goal, leaving the home side to contemplate the implications of this significant defeat.
Match summary
Liverpool vs Manchester City – 0:3
Goals: Haaland, 65; Doku, 68; Cherki, 78.
Red card: Ryan Gravenberch, 62 (second yellow).
Manchester City claimed a convincing away win, and now Liverpool must address the fallout from this disappointing performance and the loss of Gravenberch.
