The goals kept flying at Anfield this Sunday as Liverpool took down Manchester City, handing them their first defeat of the season in an electrifying 4-3 thriller.
Match Summary
Liverpool surged ahead in the ninth minute thanks to a blazing strike from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain into the bottom corner. But City fought back hard, with Leroy Sane blasting an equaliser just five minutes before the break, leaving the teams locked at halftime.
Roberto Firmino’s strength shone as he powered Liverpool back in front at the hour mark. Moments later, Sadio Mane doubled the lead with a stunning finish. Mohamed Salah then caught goalkeeper Ederson off guard to put Liverpool four goals up, but late strikes from Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan brought City to within one, setting up a nail-biting finish.
Full Report
The early moments were tense: Firmino cleverly flicked the ball for Mane to chase, but a poor first touch stopped the chance, before Salah’s shot was blocked. On the other end, Kevin De Bruyne’s burst led to a half-chance for Raheem Sterling, though his claims for a foul were met with boos from the crowd.
Oxlade-Chamberlain broke the deadlock with a crisp shot across Ederson, and Liverpool pressed for more as Mane caused problems for City’s defence. Despite some scrappy midfield play from City, Leroy Sane showcased brilliance to bring the score level before halftime with an unstoppable near-post shot after controlling the ball beautifully.
After the break, Oxlade-Chamberlain nearly scored again, and Firmino reclaimed the lead by powering past John Stones and slotting the ball past Ederson. Mane’s sensational strike following Salah’s pressure on Otamendi further extended Liverpool’s advantage.
Salah’s cheeky chip over Ederson in the 68th minute was arguably the best goal of the match. City’s late substitutes Bernardo Silva and Gundogan pulled two goals back, but it was not enough to prevent Liverpool from ending City’s unbeaten run.
Full Time: Liverpool 4 – 3 Manchester City
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