Liverpool scared by a Manchester City side that is once again frightening

Liverpool Troubled by a Relentless Manchester City

Erling Haaland was the unstoppable scorer and Jeremy Doku the dazzling performer, yet it was Nico Gonzalez who built the platform for Manchester City’s celebration at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola marked his 1,000th match as a coach as City climbed to second place, trailing Arsenal by four points after the Gunners drew their game.

Liverpool, however, gradually unraveled during the clash. Ibrahima Konaté struggled to contain Doku, whose pace and skill repeatedly tore through the defense. The French defender, enduring a difficult season, compounded his troubles early by gifting the ball to Doku, who raced into the box and clashed with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili in an episode that nearly ended in a penalty call.

Doku’s dribble left the Georgian keeper off balance, and though the contact destabilized him, he still managed to regain control — only to fall as he attempted a shot. Mamardashvili’s intervention stopped him just in time, but the danger had already shaken Liverpool’s back line.

Konaté’s nightmare continued. Around the 30th minute, Haaland, the “goal monster,” overpowered him once more, leaping for a cross and sending a powerful header to the far post, crashing the ball into the back of the net.

“Haaland devoured defenses, while Doku illuminated every City attack, and Guardiola’s 1,000th match turned into a statement of intent.”

Author’s Summary

Liverpool’s defensive collapse against Manchester City highlighted Doku’s brilliance, Haaland’s power, and Guardiola’s landmark 1,000th game celebration with a convincing victory.

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MARCA MARCA — 2025-11-09

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