Van Dijk calls for Liverpool to rediscover consistency after Man City setback
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admitted his side must rediscover their rhythm and consistency after suffering a bruising 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku condemned Arne Slot’s team to one of...
Slot left frustrated by key decisions in Man City defeat
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed clear dissatisfaction with the officials’ call to disallow Virgil van Dijk’s first-half header during his side’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad. It was a night when City’s class and Liverpool’s inconsistencies both came into sharp focus —...
Roy Keane Bemoans Liverpool’s ‘Crisis’ as Arne Slot Faces Tough Questions
Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad has triggered fierce criticism, with Roy Keane branding the Reds “weak” and declaring it “crisis time” under Arne Slot. The former Manchester United captain’s blunt assessment came after another flat performance that has left Liverpool’s...
Arne Slot Faces Scrutiny Over Tactical Call and Alexander Isak Omission
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence took a significant hit at the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City’s 3-0 victory not only exposed tactical shortcomings but reignited debate over Arne Slot’s decision-making. Chief among the talking points was Slot’s refusal to bring on £125 million signing...
Liverpool’s Slide Exposed Again After Manchester City Setback
Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat at the Etihad laid bare the erosion in confidence and cohesion that has coloured this troubled campaign. The Express described a “stark contrast in class” between the long time rivals, and it is hard to counter that assessment after a match in which Arne...
Manchester City Humble Liverpool as Premier League Worries Mount for Arne Slot
Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat at Manchester City wasn’t just a loss. It was a reality check. On The Gags Tandon Show from Anfield Index, Gags Tandon and Jack McIndoe dissected the performance with brutal honesty. “That’s humiliating,” Gags said early on. “Everything went against...
Manchester City 3 - 0 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return after an important victory over Real Madrid saw the Reds travel to face Pep Guardiola’s resurgent Sky Blues, as Etihad played host to the nation's two most elite clubs.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili - 6.0
The giant Georgian...
Manchester City Outclass Liverpool in Comprehensive 3-0 Victory at the Etihad
Pep Guardiola marked his 1,000th match in management with a performance that reflected both authority and tactical clarity, as Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. What had been billed as a meeting of two sides aiming to stay in touch with...
Liverpool XI vs Manchester City
It has been a fantastic week so far for the Reds, securing back-to-back wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid.
But now, it's the most important game of the season as Liverpool travel to the Etihad to face Man City.
League leaders Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Sunderland last night has opened the...
Liverpool Additions Under Scrutiny as Walcott Assesses Man City Benchmark
Liverpool spent heavily in the summer and reshaped their squad for Arne Slot’s second campaign in charge. The club committed more than £450 million in the 2025-26 window, a level of investment that fuelled expectations of instant dominance. Performances have stabilised only in recent weeks,...
