Manchester City delivered a statement performance to beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday. The victory extends their perfect start to the Premier League season to six wins from six games, keeping them three points clear at the summit with 18 points. This form means they have now won 11 of their last 12 matches across all competitions, a run of relentless dominance.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring after 65 minutes, netting his sixth goal of the campaign. The game was transformed just three minutes later when substitute Jeremy Doku, who had only been on the pitch for 12 minutes, doubled the lead with a finish assisted by Anderson. Rayan Cherki completed the scoring in the 78th minute, converting a cross from fellow substitute Josko Gvardiol.
How the game turned
City controlled 65% of possession and weathered some early Liverpool pressure. The match's key moment came just after the hour mark when Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch received a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to ten men. Manager Enzo Maresca's decision to introduce Doku and Gvardiol from the bench proved decisive, with both players directly involved in the goals that killed the contest.
Enzo Maresca was pleased with his team's display. "We controlled the game and deserved the win," the City boss said.
The result solidifies City's position at the top of the standings. They now turn their attention to a key UEFA Champions League group stage fixture against Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium this Wednesday. Following that, they will prepare for their next Premier League challenge, which is an away trip to face Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed the ongoing Premier League charges against the club as "noise". Speaking after the 3-0 win at Anfield, Maresca said his team's focus was solely on the pitch. The victory maintains City's perfect start, leaving them first in the Premier League with 18 points from six games. They are three points clear of Arsenal and have scored 16 goals this season.
Manchester City's 3-0 win at Anfield was played against a backdrop of intense hostility from home fans. The club confirmed it has appealed and denies all charges after being found guilty of serious rule-breaking. The Anfield crowd greeted City with chants of 'Cheats' and displayed numerous critical banners. City, who are first in the Premier League with 18 points from six games, rode out the atmosphere to secure the victory.
