Manchester City entertained Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 29th minute thanks to Erling Haaland’s effort. Nico Gonzalez doubled his team’s advantage with a deflected strike in the latter stages of the first half as Man City went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Jeremy Doku scored his side’s third goal with a great strike in the 63rd minute. Pep Guardiola’s men ended up cruising to an impressive 3-0 win at the Etihad.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player fared during the clash against the Reds.
GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma – 7/10
He made one solid save at the back and earned a crucial clean sheet this evening.
RB: Matheus Nunes – 8/10
Nunes performed his defensive duties well and managed to secure an assist as well.
CB: Ruben Dias – 7.5/10
He put his foot through the ball when he could and did enough to keep a clean sheet.
CB: Josko Gvardiol – 6.5/10
Gvardiol cleared the danger when needed and was accurate with his passing.
LB: Nico O’Reilly – 7.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Bernardo Silva – 7/10
Silva managed to shine with his performance at the centre of the park and did well to secure an assist.
CM: Nico Gonzalez – 8.5/10
He anchored the midfield well and managed to score with a deflected strike in the dying embers of the first half.
CM: Phil Foden – 7/10
Foden caught the eye at times, but there was no goal for him.
RW: Rayan Cherki – 6.5/10
He couldn’t take his chance in the first half and was replaced early in the second half.
ST: Erling Haaland – 7.5/10
Haaland was a constant menace in the final third and did well to score the opener in the 29th minute. However, he missed a penalty early in the game.
LW: Jeremy Doku – 9.5/10
Doku caused all sorts of headaches for the Liverpool defenders and scored a superb goal in the second half. He deserves the man of the match award.
Substitutes:
RW: Savinho – 6.5/10
He worked hard after coming off the bench.
ST: Omar Marmoush – 6/10
Marmoush made one good chance in the final third.
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