After Mohamed Salah had equalized one minute after Riyad Mahrez had restored City’s advantage early in the second half. The defenseman Nathan Ake headed in what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the 58th minute. In a thrilling match on Thursday, Manchester City defeated League Cup holders Liverpool 3-2. Taking the lead three times before holding on to advance to the quarterfinals.
After Mohamed Salah had equalized one minute after Riyad Mahrez had restored City’s advantage early in the second half. The defenseman Nathan Ake headed in what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the 58th minute. At the Etihad Stadium, Erling Haaland scored his 24th goal of the season in all competitions to give City the lead in the 10th minute.
However, Liverpool responded in the 20th minute. When Fabio Carvalho converted a pass from James Milner to complete a flowing move. Last season, the two rivals played another fast-paced game that brought the Premier League title race to a dramatic end. As in that game, City won the title.
In the quarterfinals, they will travel to Southampton.
Juergen Klopp, the head coach of Liverpool, said that Haaland’s goal was scored in the wrong spot and that the League Cup doesn’t use VAR until the semi-finals. We have the technology, so why not make use of it? the German coach said. “We worked hard and accomplished good things.
It was not sufficient for this evening but rather it’s City at their home ground. It will continuously be an amazingly troublesome game.” Pep Guardiola, the City coach, was pleased with his team’s performance. Which resulted in their first victory over Liverpool in six games across all competitions.
He stated, “We cannot say that it was not a good game.”
When you play Liverpool, it’s hard to keep the ball because they have the most difficult defensive structure I’ve ever faced.” After taking a long break as a result of Norway’s inability to qualify for the World Cup, Haaland appeared rejuvenated and played a significant role in the buildup play of his team. He created a great opportunity for Cole Palmer, but the youngster shot wide.
When Haaland had his first clear opportunity. He didn’t have a problem stretching out his left leg to head in Kevin De Bruyne’s cross. City’s defense fell apart, allowing Liverpool to pass around their area and score through Carvalho to equalize. Mahrez controlled a through ball from Rodri with one foot and slammed it low into the net with the other.
Giving Guardiola’s team the impression of being more likely to score again shortly after the break. However, Liverpool immediately responded, and Darwin Nunez made a lung-bursting run down. The left-wing latches on to a pass and send it across for Salah to tap in. As has frequently occurred in recent matches.