Manchester City Victory Over Liverpool: City Crush Reds 3–0 to Chase Arsenal

09 November 2025, 3:12 PM

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Manchester City Victory Over Liverpool Strengthens Title Push

A dominant Manchester City victory over Liverpool (3–0) took place on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium during Round 11 of the Premier League.

The goals were scored by Erling Haaland (29’), Nico González (45+3’), and Jérémy Doku (63’).

With this Manchester City victory over Liverpool, City climbed to 22 points, narrowing the gap with league-leaders Arsenal to four points, while Liverpool slipped to 8th with 18 points.

First-Half Domination Leads to Early Manchester City Victory Over Liverpool

City began the match aggressively, especially through Jérémy Doku, who repeatedly penetrated Liverpool’s left side.

In the 9th minute, a collision with goalkeeper Mamardashvili awarded City a penalty after VAR review.

Haaland took the kick, but the Liverpool keeper brilliantly parried it away.

However, the Manchester City victory over Liverpool began to take shape when Haaland headed home a precise Núñez cross at minute 29.

Liverpool believed they had equalized through Van Dijk, but VAR canceled the goal for interference by Robertson.

In added time of the first half, González doubled the lead with a deflected low strike to make it 2–0.

Second-Half: Doku Seals the Manchester City Victory Over Liverpool

City continued pressing after the break, with Doku shining once again.

His curling shot into the far corner made it 3–0, cementing the Manchester City victory over Liverpool.

Liverpool responded with chances from Szoboszlai and Salah, who nearly chipped the goalkeeper, but both attempts failed to find the net.

Match Stats From Manchester City Victory Over Liverpool

Manchester City have now missed 4 of their last 5 penalties vs. Liverpool.
Haaland:
- Missed a penalty but scored — first Premier League player to do so in the same match since August 2023 (also Haaland).
- Reached 14 goals in 11 PL games, second-best tally in league history over this span.
Liverpool conceded two first-half goals vs. City for the first time since April 2022.
Manchester City have now won 72 straight Premier League matches when leading by two goals at half-time.
Liverpool have lost 24 consecutive PL matches when trailing by two goals at half-time.
Bernardo Silva reached 48 Premier League assists, ranking 3rd in Man City history behind De Bruyne and David Silva.
According to Opta: Doku is the first PL player since Eden Hazard (2019) to score, win 10+ duels, complete 7+ dribbles, create 3+ chances, and take 3+ shots on target in one match.