Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 11 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season.
The result saw the Cityzens claim second place in the league table, just four points behind Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Arne Slots Reds drop down to a modest eighth spot, right behind their arch rivals, Manchester United.
In Pep Guardiola’s 1000th game as a head coach, City rolled back the years and put up a dominant display, which resembled the club’s best football under the Spanish tactician.
In this tactical analysis, we examine how Manchester City beat the defending Premier League champions, Liverpool.
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Manchester City Vs Liverpool Lineups & Formations
Lets examine how Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot assembled their squads.
The hosts, Man City, played in a 4-3-3 formation.
Gianluigi Donnarumma started in goal.
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