Manchester City 4-1 Liverpool Highlights: Manchester City wins without Haaland to close the gap on Arsenal in the Premier League
MCI vs LIV: Watch the highlights of Manchester City’s Premier League match against Liverpool at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool, which is taking place at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
April 01, 2023 19:03
Report on the Match
Manchester City defeats Liverpool 4-1 to remain in contention for the Premier League title.
April 01, 2023 18:57
Full-Time!
Manchester City destroys Liverpool in the Premier League, winning 4-1. With a goal and an assist, Jack Grealish is named Player of the Match as Manchester City continues its title defence.
April 01, 2023 18:53
90’
The final minute of regulation time, the last ray of hope for Klopp and his team to try and do something, anything, to get back into what has been a completely dominant second half.
April 01, 2023 18:51
Change for Manchester City!
April 01, 2023 18:51
88’
As City maintains possession with small passes around the park, luring the Reds and then moving it long into the Liverpool half, Liverpool looks like schoolboys.
April 01, 2023 18:48
86’
Some Liverpool fans can be seen leaving the stadium after a rather disappointing performance that saw them take the lead first and then lose 4-1 so far in this match.
April 01, 2023 18:46
Liverpool and Manchester City each get a new look!
Bernardo Silva replaces Rodri, while former City player Milner replaces Cody Gakpo.
April 01, 2023 18:43
80’
Manchester City appears to be toying with Jurgen Klopp’s side with complete passes as Etihad sings and cheers on in what appears to be a comfortable victory.
April 01, 2023 18:38
Grealish scores for City in the 74th minute to make it 4-1.
In the final third, De Bruyne and Grealish combine with the final pass received and expertly steered into the net by the Englishman. Grealish also scores his first goal in the Premier League.
April 01, 2023 18:35
72’
After receiving a pass from De Bruyne, Mahrez lobs the ball in front of Alisson, who punches the ball out of danger. He’s been beaten three times, but he’s not going down without a fight this time.
April 01, 2023 18:33
Liverpool has four new players!
Nunez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tsimikas, and Firminho are all in.
Jota, Elliott, Robertson, and Salah are all out.
April 01, 2023 18:30
68’
Mahrez enters the box and attempts to cross, but Van Dijk clears it for a City corner kick.
April 01, 2023 18:29
66’
A composed City continues to advance up the pitch in what is typical Guardiola play — a slow build. From Mahrez to Stones to De Bruyne, seven red shirts await the next move in their own half.
April 01, 2023 18:27
65’
Robertson and Salah combine to set up Gakpo in the box, but Stones intercepts and heads the ball away.
April 01, 2023 18:24
61’
With triangular passes, maintaining possession, and marching up the pitch with combination play, City is reasserting its dominance in the game.
April 01, 2023 18:22
59’
Liverpool launches a counter-attack, with Robertson taking the ball in the City box and looking for Salah to deliver a cross, while Gakpo is brought down by Ake’s touch. He appeals for a penalty, but the referee, after consulting with VAR, rules that play continues.
April 01, 2023 18:20
ATTACK ON STATUS
Kevin De Bruyne’s goal after 53 seconds is the earliest Liverpool has conceded in the second half of a Premier League game since Sylvain Distin scored for Everton after only 40 seconds in January 2011.
April 01, 2023 18:16
54’ Goal! Gundogan’s goal makes it 3-1.
Manchester City has a string of blue shirts in the Liverpool box, and the counter attack sees Alvarez shoot, which is saved, as the ball falls for Gundogan, who scores Manchester City’s third goal of the day.
April 01, 2023 18:14
Chance at 52′!
Man City launches an attack with Gundogan and Grealish combining. Gundogan passes to Grealish on his left and recovers the ball to shoot on goal. Alisson makes another routine save.
April 01, 2023 18:13
49’
In the final third, Salah hits a long ball for Gakpo. The Dutchman keeps the ball on his feet, unmoved by the defenders, and shoots, which Alisson saves. However, the linesman eventually raises the flag because the Reds had a player in the box before the ball was delivered.
April 01, 2023 18:09
46’ Goal! De Bruyne makes a goal.
City counter-attacks, with Alvarez delivering a fantastic cross for Mahrez on the other flank. Within 53 seconds of the restart, Mahrez makes a run down the right and crosses for De Bruyne, who taps it in. What an exciting game this is turning out to be!
April 01, 2023 18:07
The second half has begun!
Liverpool gets the ball rolling in this Premier League clash as both teams seek a decisive result. MCI 1-1 LIV is the current score.
April 01, 2023 18:00
AT HALF-TIME, STAT ATTACK
In the first half, Kevin De Bruyne had as many successful dribbles as the entire Liverpool team (2)
April 01, 2023 17:52
Half-Time! Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City
Julian Avarez and Mohamed Salah goals keep the Premier League match level at the halfway point.
April 01, 2023 17:48
45+1’
Mahrez receives a City corner kick, which falls to Rodri, who shoots. However, the shot lacks power and direction as it goes out of play for a Liverpool goal kick.
April 01, 2023 17:46
Chance!
City attacks once more, with Mahrez carrying the ball into the final third and crossing for Gundogan, whose shot is saved at the last second by Fabinho. The linesman, however, raises the flag because De Bruyne was offside during the build-up.
April 01, 2023 17:45
43’
When Robertson receives the ball in midfield, he makes a run and attempts to set up Gakpo. However, City eventually regains possession of the ball.
April 01, 2023 17:43
41’
Liverpool has five defenders. Grealish crosses the ball from the left for Dias, but Van Dijk intercepts it and heads it away. The setup should have worked well if Haaland had been on the pitch, but the Nowegian can only watch from the stands due to an injury.
April 01, 2023 17:42
39’
Alexander-Arnold tries to beat Grealish to the ball and ends up knocking the former Aston Villa player down. City wins the free kick, but a brawl ensues between Akanji and Henderson. The referee steps in to calm things down in preparation for a corner kick on the free kick’s follow-up.
April 01, 2023 17:40
37’
It’s attack time for Liverpool! Salah receives a brilliant ball from Jota and races down the right flank. He sends a low cross into the centre for Jota, but Stoens intercepts and clears the ball away.
April 01, 2023 17:38
36’
Man City launches an attack from midfield, with De Bruyne and Grealish combining superbly. The ball is moved to Gundogan, and the linesman raises the flag for offside.
April 01, 2023 17:37
34’
Rodri tries to take the ball away from Gakpo, and the referee calls a foul. With the player already on a yellow card, the Reds surround the referee and demand a harsher punishment. However, after a verbal warning, the referee allows him to play.
April 01, 2023 17:30
28’
Goal! Alvarez earns a point.
De Bruyne passes to Mahrez, who marches up the field to pass to Gundogan. Gundogan passes to Grealish, whose cross is headed into the net by Alvarez for a vital equaliser.
April 01, 2023 17:28
26’
Man City, who started with three defenders, has gone back to four after conceding a quick goal on the counter. Meanwhile, Mahrez attempts to march up the pitch and is awarded a corner kick. Liverpool heads it away, and Salah runs up the pitch alone. Grealish makes a crucial interception to prevent the game’s goalscorer from scoring again.
April 01, 2023 17:26
ATTACK ON STATUS
Mohamed Salah is the first Liverpool player since Ian Rush in 1986-87 to score in four different games against the same opponent in a single season.
April 01, 2023 17:24
21′ Missed the mark!
Manchester City receives the ball in the penalty area after a combination of De Bruyne, Alvarez, and Grealish, but Alvarez fails to get to the ball. Ahrez receives a cross from the left and decides to shoot on the volley. The shot, however, is simply off-target.
April 01, 2023 17:18
17’ Goal! Salah scores a goal for Liverpool.
Liverpool counter-attacks, with Jota carrying the ball into the box. He turns and passes it to Salah, who was running into the box, and the Egyptian shoots on target to put Liverpool ahead early.
April 01, 2023 17:18
15’
Liverpool launches counter-attacks. Salah’s shot is blocked, and Elliott follows up with another shot that is stopped by City.
April 01, 2023 17:17
15’
Mahrez takes the free kick, which goes over the crossbar. The Alegrian has been a dangerous free-kick taker for Guardiola’s team, but he will have to wait for another opportunity.
April 01, 2023 17:15
13’
Ederseon opts to play from the back, with De Bruyne receiving the ball and leading a build-up. However, Gakpo fouled De Bruyne in front of the penalty box seconds later, giving City a free kick from a goalscoring position.
April 01, 2023 17:11
8’
Grealish marading along the left flanks City’s counterattack. Although his pass to Rodri is poor, De Bruyne crosses from outside the box for Gundogan in front of Alisson. However, the German fails to capitalise on the situation, and Alisson makes another excellent save.
April 01, 2023 17:09
6’ Save!
The free kick is taken by De Bruyne. He gets the ball back after passing it to Mahrez and crosses it to Mahrez on the right. Alisson makes a routine save after Mahrez passes to Alvarez, who shoots on target.
April 01, 2023 17:07
5’
Grealish receives the ball from Aje in the left channel. He cuts to his right, tries to beat two Liverpool players, and is stopped by Fabinho’s arm, resulting in a City free kick.
April 01, 2023 17:06
4’
Salah puts pressure on Rodri, and Liverpool decides to drag City into their half. The ball is moved to Alisson, who kicks it out of danger.
April 01, 2023 17:05
3’
Salah receives the ball on the right flank following a good run by Gakpo on the opposite flank. However, the Egyptian loses control of the ball, allowing City to score.
April 01, 2023 17:04
2’
Fabinho and Gundogan engage in a challenge, with the Brazilian grabbing the German by the hand. The referee talks to both and resumes play.
April 01, 2023 17:03
The match has begun!
Man City takes the lead with a back pass to Ederson, but Liverpool retake control after the Reds thwart City’s run in the final third. It eventually comes back to Guardiola’s side.
April 01, 2023 17:01
Start your engines!
Manchester City and Liverpool both start in their home jerseys, with both managers firmly seated. The teams huddle, and then players take their positions for the kick-off.
April 01, 2023 16:55
Minutes until we begin!
There are only five minutes until the game begins. As two rivals lock horns in one of the day’s most high-voltage clashes, the players have begun making their way in the tunnel from the dressing room, talking to each other.
April 01, 2023 16:43
What happened when Manchester City last paid Liverpool?
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-2 in the Carabao Cup last season, with Ake scoring the game-winning goal in the second half.
April 01, 2023 16:29
Lineups that have been confirmed:
Manchester City’s starting lineup is as follows: Ederson, Stones, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Rodrigo, Gundogan (C), De Bruyne, Mahrez, Grealish, and Alvarez.
Liverpool’s starting lineup includes Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Rbertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Elliott, Jota, Salah, and Gakpo.
April 01, 2023 16:24
Match Prediction
It’s not uncommon for a match between Manchester City and Liverpool to have major ramifications for the Premier League title race.
However, the meeting between English football’s two most dominant teams in recent years takes on a different tone on Saturday.
Anything less than a win at Etihad Stadium would give Premier League leader Arsenal the opportunity to extend its lead and move closer to its first league title in 19 years. Arsenal leads City by eight points entering the final stretch of the season, despite having played one more game.
Liverpool’s chances of challenging at the top vanished long ago in a troubled season marred by injuries and inconsistent form. However, the team coached by Jurgen Klopp can still have a significant impact on the title race with games against Manchester City this weekend and Arsenal next month.
The priority for the Merseyside club, however, is to finish in the top four and thus qualify for next season’s Champions League. That is why the stakes on Saturday are so high. Even if they are not competing for the title, both teams need to win.
The last five league titles have been shared by the two teams, with City winning four and Liverpool winning one.
While Manchester City has undoubtedly had the upper hand in the rivalry, it only beat Liverpool by one point in two of those title victories. The most recent of these was last season, which is why Liverpool’s decline has surprised so many people.
If Liverpool fails to qualify for the Champions League, its absence from the title race could be prolonged because it will miss out on the revenue that comes with playing in Europe’s top club competition.
This could have an impact on Klopp’s offseason transfer plans, as at least one top midfielder is required to improve the team’s ageing midfield.
Jude Bellingham, one of Europe’s most sought-after players, has been linked with a move to Anfield from Borussia Dortmund. However, if Liverpool cannot offer him Champions League football, his chances of signing with them are slim.
With two games remaining, Liverpool is seven points behind fourth-place Tottenham. However, it is five points behind fifth-place Newcastle after playing the same number of games.
A team that won an unprecedented quadruple of trophies last season is fighting to salvage what’s left of the season, with Champions League qualification the best it can hope for.
City, on the other hand, can still win the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup. However, time is running out to catch Arsenal.
A win over Liverpool would undoubtedly be a boost, especially with a game in hand on Arsenal and a home match against the league leaders coming up next month.
City is showing signs of a strong finish to the season, having lost only once in its last 14 games across all competitions. It has won its last six games, but is about to enter a critical stretch of games.
Following Liverpool, City will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals over two legs, Sheffield United in the FA Cup semifinals, and Arsenal in the league — all before the end of April.
Among those games are league matches against Southampton and Leicester.
April 01, 2023 14:42
Live Streaming Information for Manchester City vs. Liverpool
When and where will the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool begin?
The Manchester City vs. Liverpool Premier League match will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester City on April 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
