#Match Report: Liverpool vs Manchester City

Summary

Liverpool took a firm grip on their Champions League quarter-final as Manchester City were torn apart by a three-goal burst from Jurgen Klopp’s side in the first 31 minutes at Anfield. City’s only Premier League defeat as they move to the brink of the title has been a 4-3 loss at Anfield in January – and they were made to suffer once more in the face of Liverpool’s pressing, aggression and potent attack.

Mohamed Salah pounced in the area to score his 38th goal of the season after 12 minutes and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain doubled their lead eight minutes later when he unleashed a fierce shot past Ederson from 20 yards.

And the third goal that gives Liverpool such a commanding advantage to take to Etihad Stadium next Tuesday came just after the half-hour when Sadio Mane rose to head home Salah’s cross. Liverpool, potentially crucially, emerged from the second half without conceding an away goal, although an injury that forced Salah off will be a concern.

Highlights

https://youtu.be/3Etw69NDwVk

GIF Moments

12′ Goal! Liverpool 1, Manchester City 0. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Roberto Firmino following a fast break.20′ Goal! Liverpool 2, Manchester City 0. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by James Milner.31′ Goal! Liverpool 3, Manchester City 0. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.
50′ Attempt missed. Nicolás Otamendi (Manchester City) with an attempt from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by David Silva with a cross following a corner.
52′ Attempt missed. Leroy Sané (Manchester City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Fernandinho. 73′ Foul by David Silva (Manchester City).
75′ Attempt missed. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Raheem Sterling with a cross. 84′ Offside, Manchester City. David Silva tries a through ball, but Leroy Sané is caught offside.