Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in the Premier League, with the hosts reduced to 10 men. Rayan Cherki was highlighted among City's performers, and substitute Jeremy Doku was credited by pundits with turning the match in City's favour.
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Key facts
- Manchester City won 3-0 against Liverpool at Anfield
- Liverpool played with 10 men, according to Sky Sports
- Rayan Cherki was among City's highlighted performers, per BBC player ratings
- Jeremy Doku came on as a substitute and was credited with changing the game
- Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld analysed the match on Match of the Day
Manchester City secured a 3-0 Premier League victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with the home side reduced to 10 men during the contest, according to coverage of the match.
Rayan Cherki was one of the game’s highlighted performers. A Sky Sports headline reported Cherki making it three for Manchester City against the 10-man hosts, while the BBC’s player ratings said Cherki “sparkles” in its assessment of the two teams.
The BBC’s player ratings piece posed the question of who must do more following the match, rating how Liverpool and Manchester City’s players performed across the fixture.
Substitute Jeremy Doku was singled out for his influence on the result. The BBC described Doku as a “big star” and examined how he delivered for Manchester City in the win after coming on from the bench.
Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld analysed how Doku changed the game in Manchester City’s favour, helping the visitors to their 3-0 win at Anfield.
Why it matters
A 3-0 away win at Anfield against Liverpool is a notable Premier League result, with pundits crediting contributions from Cherki and substitute Doku.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between Liverpool and Man City?
Manchester City won 3-0 against Liverpool at Anfield.
Why did Liverpool play with 10 men?
The sources confirm Liverpool were reduced to 10 men during the match but do not specify the reason.
Who was praised for changing the game for Man City?
Substitute Jeremy Doku was credited with changing the game in City's favour, as analysed by Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld on Match of the Day.
Timeline
- 'Big star' – How Doku delivered for Man City in win against Liverpool
BBC Sport: Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld analyse how Jeremy Doku changed the game in Manchester City's favour, after coming on as a substitute in his side's 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield.
- Cherki sparkles but who must do more? – player ratings for Liverpool v Man City
BBC Sport: How Liverpool and Man City's players rated following their Premier League match.
- Cherki makes it THREE for Man City against 10-man Liverpool LIVE!
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