Matches between Manchester City and Liverpool tend to be greatly thrilling and entertaining for fans. Whenever these two sides come up against each other, football enthusiasts get to see the best quality of soccer and these games also witness plenty of online betting with Betfair as football fans like to spice up their sporting experience.
Manchester City was quite a formidable force during the 2017-2018 seasons when they tumbled many records on their way to Premier League success. One of their best performances came against Liverpool very early in the campaign at the Etihad Stadium.
Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for the Cityzens with a cool finish before Sadio Mane got his marching orders for a challenge on Ederson eight minutes prior to the interval. Pep Guardiola’s side took full advantage of their numerical superiority and struck within minutes through Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian forward got on the scoresheet again after the break and then substitute Leroy Sane fired two more goals to register an emphatic victory for the Manchester side.
City completely outplayed the visitors who failed to earn even a consolation goal for their fans.
By January 2018, Manchester City had almost decided the fate of the league title. They were fifteen points clear at the top of the table and people were animatedly discussing their chances to emulate Arsenal’s Invincibles’ record. However, the Citizens’ dream to go an entire league season unbeaten was shattered by Liverpool at Anfield.
Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain put his side ahead with a low drive early in the game, but City equalized before the interval through Leroy Sane. The real destruction for the visitors came in the second half when the Reds struck three times in an eight-minute spell, with Firmino, Mane, and Salah all getting on the scoresheet. Although Bernardo Silva and Gundogan managed to reduce the deficit, the fate of the game never looked in question and Liverpool went on to win easily.
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JurgenKlopp’s side were looking to end their 30-year title drought in November 2019 when they came up against City at Anfield. The Reds had a brilliant opportunity to open a big lead at the top of the table by defeating Pep Guardiola’s side at their fortress.
The Merseysiders started dominating proceedings from the very beginning and found themselves ahead through Fabinho’s superb 25-yard drive. Salah soon doubled their lead before Mane also struck to put the game beyond City. Barnardo Silva pulled one back but Liverpool went on to win easily.