10 April 2018 at 18:45
Match Summary
Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2017. Goals were scored by Gabriel Jesus 2′, Mohamed Salah 56′, Roberto Firmino 77′. Manchester City made 2 substitutions, Liverpool made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Manchester City and Liverpool — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Sterling
Lineups
Manchester City lined up in a — formation under Guardiola, while Liverpool deployed a — under J. Klopp.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Manchester City is 6.50, compared to 7.29 for Liverpool. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Manchester City's highest-rated starter is Bernardo Silva (6.51), while Liverpool's best-rated player is V. van Dijk (7.41).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Manchester City have contributed 1 goals and 0 assists this season, led by Bernardo Silva (1G). Liverpool's starters account for 6 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Manchester City field 11 midfielders averaging 6.50, versus Liverpool's 11 rated 7.29. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 92% for Manchester City and 85% for Liverpool. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Manchester City's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Liverpool. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Manchester City's starting XI is 31.5 (youngest: Bernardo Silva (31), oldest: Ederson Moraes (32)), while Liverpool average 32.7 (youngest: A. Robertson (31), oldest: V. van Dijk (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Manchester City's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 10 for Liverpool. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Liverpool show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Manchester City vs Liverpool Head to Head Results
Manchester City and Liverpool have met 40 times — Manchester City won 13, Liverpool won 16, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Liverpool leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 40 meetings. A combined 132 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.30 per match (69 for the home side, 63 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 25 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 29 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester City are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2018.
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Recent Meetings (40)
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