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Premier League | Gameweek 21
Jan 3, 2019 at 8pm UK
 
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Man CityManchester City
2-1
Liverpool

Aguero (40'), Sane (72')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Firmino (64')
Reaction
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Pep Guardiola dismisses claims Etihad grass was grown longer against Liverpool
City cut Liverpool's advantage at the top to four points with a win that was secured through goals from Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane last Thursday.
Jan 8, 15:20
 Anthony Taylor has words with Pep Guardiola during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Pep Guardiola warned by FA after touchline behaviour against Liverpool
The Manchester City boss threw his scarf to the ground and shouted at fourth official Martin Atkinson.
Jan 4, 21:48
 Leroy Sane celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Sane warns Liverpool that Man City will capitalise on any errors
Champions City cut Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to four points.
Jan 4, 13:00
 Jordan Henderson in action on January 3, 2018
Reaction, not result, is what matters to Henderson
Liverpool captain not getting carried away by first Premier League defeat of the season.
Jan 4, 12:00
 Andrew Robertson celebrates Roberto Firmino's goal for Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Robertson insists nothing has changed despite first league defeat for Liverpool
Manchester City ended Liverpool's 20-match unbeaten league start at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Jan 4, 10:58
 Bernardo Silva in action for Manchester City on January 3, 2019
Manchester City welcome chasing Liverpool – Bernardo Silva
City moved back within four points of the Premier League leaders.
Jan 4, 10:33
 Vincent Kompany takes down Mo Salah during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Vincent Kompany thought his tackle on Mohamed Salah was a 'great challenge'
Kompany was booked but Jurgen Klopp felt he should have seen red.
Jan 4, 07:52
 Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
It was a final for us: Guardiola hails team as Manchester City revive title race
The champions cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points.
Jan 4, 04:30
 Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the title race is back on
City are now four points behind leaders Liverpool.
Jan 3, 23:50
 Vincent Kompany takes down Mo Salah during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Klopp unhappy with Kompany challenge as Liverpool lose unbeaten record
The Manchester City captain was only booked for his first-half challenge on Mohamed Salah.
Jan 3, 23:35
 Graeme Souness doing punditry in late 2016
Graeme Souness still has Liverpool as favourites to win title despite City loss
The Reds remain four points clear at the top of the table.
Jan 3, 23:22

The Match

Match Report

Manchester City inflict a first league defeat of the season on Liverpool to close the gap on the leaders to four points at the top of the table.

Live Commentary

Relive Manchester City's 2-1 win over Liverpool as the champions inflict a first league defeat of the season on the leaders at the Etihad Stadium.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League showdown between champions Manchester City and unbeaten leaders Liverpool, including predictions, team news and lineups.

Build-up
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Pep Guardiola expecting Manchester City to bring their A game
City begin the match seven points behind their title rivals after one win from their last three games.
Jan 3, 04:31
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Pep Guardiola warns Liverpool that pressure at the top is tough to handle
Premier League champions Manchester City are seven points adrift of leaders Liverpool heading into Thursday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 2, 22:31
 Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne in contention to face Liverpool
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is optimistic that Kevin De Bruyne could make his latest injury return against Liverpool on Thursday.
Jan 2, 18:04
 Vincent Kompany in action for Manchester City on December 30, 2018
Vincent Kompany insists Manchester City's clash with Liverpool is not a title-defining game
City will fall 10 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool if they lose.
Jan 2, 17:01
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Guardiola sees Liverpool clash as opportunity to close gap
City boss upbeat despite the club's recent struggles.
Jan 2, 15:40
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
5 talking points ahead of Manchester City's clash with Liverpool
The Reds would move 10 points clear of Pep Guardiola's side with a win.
Jan 2, 15:33
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 29, 2018
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp talks up Manchester City ahead of showdown
The Reds will go 10 points above City with victory on Thursday night.
Jan 2, 15:00
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Klopp v Guardiola – a look at the managers
Liverpool travel to Manchester City in a game that could define their season.
Jan 2, 09:01
 Alisson celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on December 16, 2018
A look at the statistics behind Manchester City's clash with Liverpool
The Reds have moved seven points clear with a nine-match winning run while City have lost three of their last four.
Jan 2, 09:01
 Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on December 29, 2018
I don't care about the City v Liverpool result, insists Pochettino
Harry Kane has now scored against all 28 Premier League teams he has faced.
Jan 2, 04:31
 Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 21, 2018
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Thursday's mouth-watering showdown between Manchester City and Liverpool, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 1, 20:59
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring against Arsenal on December 29, 2018
How Liverpool could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how leaders Liverpool could line up for their crucial Premier League showdown with champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 1, 18:54
 Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up for their mouth-watering Premier League showdown with unbeaten leaders Liverpool.
Jan 1, 18:54
 Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Sergio Aguero looks to keep Etihad streak going against Liverpool
Aguero has scored in all six of the Premier League matches he has played against Liverpool at the Etihad.
Jan 1, 12:29
 Andrew Robertson in action for Liverpool on August 25, 2018
Liverpool need title win before being considered equals to Man City – Robertson
The Scotland captain admits Thursday's trip to the Etihad Stadium is "massive" with Pep Guardiola's side trailing by seven points.
Dec 31, 22:31
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Manchester City title bid hangs on Liverpool clash – Pep Guardiola
Guardiola believes City's fight to retain their title will be all-but over unless they beat leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 31, 04:31
 Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Pep Guardiola provides Kevin De Bruyne injury update
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola concedes that he 'does not know' whether Kevin De Bruyne will be able to take part in Thursday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Dec 30, 23:55
 Xherdan Shaqiri channels David Brent after putting Liverpool back ahead during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on December 16, 2018
Shaqiri sees the bigger picture before Liverpool face Manchester City
The Premier League's top two face off at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Dec 30, 22:31
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 29, 2018
Jurgen Klopp believes league position counts for little ahead of Manchester City clash
Liverpool are nine points clear at the top.
Dec 30, 10:45
 Kevin De Bruyne is left floored following a tussle with Timothy Fosu-Mensah in Manchester City's EFL Cup tie with Fulham on November 1, 2018
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne 'doubtful for Liverpool game'
Kevin De Bruyne is facing a fight to be fit in time for Manchester City's showdown with Liverpool next week, according to a report.
Dec 30, 09:54
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