Manchester City took full advantage of Liverpool’s numerical disadvantage to secure a convincing 3-0 victory at Anfield on Sunday, with three second-half goals handing the visitors a memorable Premier League win.
Liverpool remained competitive during the first half but saw their hopes of securing a positive result suffer a major setback when Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 62nd minute after receiving a second yellow card.
The dismissal proved costly as City quickly seized control of the encounter, turning their numerical advantage into three goals to silence the home supporters.
Erling Haaland broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, reacting swiftly to a rebound inside the penalty area before slotting the ball into the net.
City struck again just three minutes later when Jeremy Doku produced a powerful finish into the top-right corner, putting the visitors firmly in control of the contest.
With Liverpool struggling to cope with City’s attacking pressure, Rayan Cherki added a third goal in the 78th minute. The midfielder raced onto a through ball from Josko Gvardiol before sending a low shot into the middle of the goal.
Liverpool had opportunities during the opening period, with Victor Munoz coming close, but Gianluigi Donnarumma made important saves to keep City in the game before the breakthrough.
The Italian goalkeeper continued his impressive performance in the closing stages, denying Alexis Mac Allister from a free-kick to preserve City’s clean sheet.
Frustration grew among the Liverpool players as the match approached its conclusion, with captain Virgil van Dijk receiving a yellow card during stoppage time.
The result highlighted City’s ability to exploit crucial moments, while Liverpool were left to rue Gravenberch’s dismissal and their inability to convert first-half opportunities.
City’s three-goal second-half display ultimately settled the contest, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a dominant win away from home.
