Liverpool pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Manchester City in the EPL 4-1, kicking three goals inside the first 32 minutes.
Eliaquim Mangala gave away an own-goal to the Reds in the eighth minute before Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino scored in the 23rd and 32nd minutes respectively.
Manchester City found their only goal of the match in the 44th through Sergio Agüero, but Martin Skrtel delivered Liverpool’s fourth in the 82nd minute, bringing up the 4-1 final scoreline.
Final score
Manchester City 1
Liverpool 4
Manchester City will be looking to keep top position on the English Premier League table when they host Liverpool. Join The Roar from 4:30am (AEDT) for live scores and commentary.
Coming off a disappointing draw to Aston Villa in their last fixture, Manchester City will be eager to find the net when they host Liverpool.
Manuel Pellegrini’s men were deeply frustrated against Aston Villa at Villa Park, however after Arsenal drew with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City found themselves staying at the top of the Premier League table.
Pellegrini will also be without star midfielder Samir Nasri, the Frenchman is still injured and will be out until next year with a hamstring injury.
However, Manchester City will have history on their side, the Citizens have won four and lost none of their past six matches against Liverpool at the Etihad.
After a disappointing 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace in their last fixture, Jürgen Klopp will be looking to get his Liverpool side back to their winning ways.
The Reds were downed by a late goal from Scott Dann, which put them seven points off the top four.
Liverpool striker Philippe Coutinho will be looking to extend his goalscoring tally against Manchester City; he has scored three times in four games against the Citizens.
The last time these two sides faced off was back in March. City striker Eden Dzeko cancelled out Jordan Henderson’s early goal for Liverpool, however Coutinho found the net late in the game to earn all three points for the Reds.
Both sides will be looking for a win, however it will come down to which side can find their shooting form first.
Prediction: Manchester City 1 -1 Liverpool
Can Manchester City avenge their last loss to Liverpool and stay atop the Premier League table, or will Liverpool get back to their winning form? Join The Roar from 4:30am (AEDT) for live scores and commentary to find out.
Dave
Guest
What a terrible result, and it really sets us back. MP has to take full responsibility for this, tactically too far off the mark. http://www.comeoncity.co.uk/blog/just-when-you-thought-manuel-couldnt-get-any-worse
Mister Football
Roar Guru
That's an interesting theory AZ - you reckon the count is a consequence of bots seeking it out on the Roar? (I'm not doubting you, but I would be interested in the eds confirming - it does not appear to be a constant feature of Premier League threads on the Roar). But let us forget that, following up on SM's orginal post, and I'm sure you will enjoy this as well, I just saw a very funny tweet, with a dejected Ronaldo sitting on the turf, and the words: "Cuando se independiza Catalunya?" - very funny stuff....
AZ_RBB
Guest
EPL matches attract an enormous amount of internet bot activity.
Mister Football
Roar Guru
it's notable that this thread got 5,000 hits without even featuring a live blog, afterall, there's a reason why Optus bid $60 mill per annum for the Premier League, something it would never pay for any other league on Earth (for Australian rights).
SM
Guest
Not a word about the Clasico on this Premier League-centric site.
blindside
Guest
Man City 0 Lpool 3. This really can't be as Sterling has told the world that he played at Anfield with 'good' players but now plays at City with 'class internationals of a higher sort'.