AFCON 2025
Manchester City produced a masterclass performance over Liverpool under the Manchester evening rain on Sunday night.
The defending champions played second best to Pep Guardiola’s men on the night as they suffered a 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
After missing a 13th minute penalty, red-hot Erling Haaland put Manchester City ahead with a brilliant header from a sublime cross by Matheus Nunes in the 29th minute.
Less than, 10 minutes later Virgil van Dijk powers a header into the back of the net from a corner-kick to restore parity.
However, the video assistant referee ruled out the goal after Andrew Robertson was found in an offisde position.
Portuguese midfielder, Nico Gonzalez doubles the lead just before the break off a deflection from Virgil van Dijk at the on ther end of the pitch.
Cody Gakpo came on for Hugo Ekitike ten minutes into the second half and missed a glorious chance to score for Liverpool.
The Dutch forward found himself in space inside the box but volleyed the chance narrowly off target.
A few minutes later, Jeremy Doku crowned his first half performance with a goal from a shot from the edge of the box to increase Manchester City’s lead.
Dominik Szoboszlai tried a long-range effort but Gianlugui Donnarumma was alert to avert the danger.
The tie ended 3-0 as Manchester City reduced the gap between them and League leaders Arsenal to four points.
In other results, Nottingham Forest bagged their second league win of the season as the Tricky Trees roll past Leeds United.
Ibrahim Sangare , Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Andersen got on the scoresheet in the 3-1 over the vistsors.
Aston Villa also recorded an impressive 4-0 win AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon while Brentford maintained their impressive home form with a 3-1 win over Newscatle United.
Crystal Palace and Brighton Hove and Albion settled for a goalless draw at Selhurst Park.
