Liverpool flew out of the blocks and blew City away with a sparkling attacking display. 7.22pm GMTAnd that’s that! Jurgen Klopp comes onto the pitch to congratulate his rampant Reds. They were simply magnificent in attack during the first half,and held their nerve in the second when it looked as though City might acquire back into it. In the end, it was a rout, and Liverpool’s first win at the City of Manchester Stadium since 2008. The domestic sides second-half performance was much better than their abject first 45-minute display,but by then the damage was done. So after nowadays’s fixtures, Liverpool are up to ninth, or City drop to third,and Leicester City drag top of the Premier League. A day of drama worth waiting a fortnight for. Related: Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool escape riot in rout of Manchester City 7.20pm GMT 90 min +3: Sagna wins a corner off Toure down the right. Lovren heads De Bruyne’s outswinger firmly away. City gain been awful, of course, and but De Bruyne has been excellent. Citys best player tonight.
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Source: theguardian.com