Manchester City won 3-0 against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday, 11 October 2026. The match, played in sunny conditions with a temperature of 13°C, saw the visitors dominate the game, securing a comfortable victory.
The first goal came in the 65th minute when Erling Haaland converted a well-placed strike for Manchester City, putting them ahead. Just three minutes later, Jérémy Doku added a second goal, extending the lead. The visitors sealed the win in the 78th minute with a goal from Rayan Cherki, who was named man of the match for his performance.
Liverpool made several changes during the match, with substitutions introduced in the 56th, 66th, 75th, and 88th minutes. The home side's defensive line was tested throughout, with Ronald Araujo receiving a yellow card in the 8th minute, followed by Ryan Gravenberch's second yellow card in the 62nd minute, which saw him sent off. Virgil van Dijk also received a yellow card in stoppage time.
Despite the visitors' dominance, Liverpool managed to create a few opportunities, though they failed to convert them into chances. Manchester City's control of the game was evident in the statistics, with the hosts recording 35% possession, 6 shots on target, and 5 corners compared to 65% possession, 4 shots on target, and 6 corners for the away side. Liverpool also committed more fouls, 19 to Manchester City's 14.
The match was marked by a strong performance from Manchester City, with Rayan Cherki playing a key role in the victory. Liverpool's efforts were hampered by defensive errors and the absence of several key players due to injury or suspension. The result extended Manchester City's winning streak in the Premier League, while Liverpool's record remains unchanged.
Match facts
Liverpool 0 - 3 Manchester City (full time)
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 11 Oct 2026
- Goals: Erling Haaland 65', Jérémy Doku 68', Rayan Cherki 78'
- Yellow cards: Ronald Araujo 8', Ryan Gravenberch 47', Nico O'Reilly 58', Ayyoub Bouaddi 86', Virgil van Dijk 90+1'
- Sent off: Ryan Gravenberch 62'
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
Match statistics
Top stats
| Liverpool | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | Ball possession | 65% |
| 13 | Total shots | 15 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 0 | Big chances | 3 |
| 0 | Big chances missed | 2 |
| 238 (80%) | Accurate passes | 489 (89%) |
| 5 | Corners | 6 |
| 19 | Fouls committed | 14 |
Shots
| Liverpool | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Total shots | 15 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 6 | Shots inside box | 8 |
| 7 | Shots outside box | 7 |
Passes
| Liverpool | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | Passes | 551 |
| 238 (80%) | Accurate passes | 489 (89%) |
| 118 | Own half | 249 |
| 120 | Opposition half | 240 |
| 17 (43%) | Accurate long balls | 27 (54%) |
| 2 (15%) | Accurate crosses | 2 (17%) |
| 11 | Throws | 24 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
Defence
| Liverpool | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Tackles | 10 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 15 | Clearances | 13 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 6 |
Line-ups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
| # | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alisson Becker |
| 33 | Ronald Araujo |
| 5 | Jérémy Jacquet |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk (captain) |
| 6 | Miloš Kerkez |
| 38 | Ryan Gravenberch |
| 10 | Alexis Mac Allister |
| 23 | Víctor Muñoz |
| 7 | Florian Wirtz |
| 29 | Bradley Barcola |
| 67 | Lewis Koumas |
Substitutes
| # | Player | On |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Trey Nyoni | 66' |
| 30 | Jeremie Frimpong | 75' |
| 73 | Rio Ngumoha | 75' |
| 2 | Joseph Gomez | 88' |
| 14 | Federico Chiesa | 88' |
| 25 | Giorgi Mamardashvili | |
| 21 | Konstantinos Tsimikas | |
| 3 | Wataru Endo | |
| 53 | James McConnell |
Coach: Andoni Iraola
Manchester City (4-1-4-1)
| # | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluigi Donnarumma |
| 27 | Matheus Nunes |
| 3 | Rúben Dias (captain) |
| 6 | Marc Guéhi |
| 33 | Nico O'Reilly |
| 5 | Elliot Anderson |
| 7 | Iliman Ndiaye |
| 10 | Rayan Cherki |
| 17 | Enzo Fernández |
| 42 | Antoine Semenyo |
| 9 | Erling Haaland |
Substitutes
| # | Player | On |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jérémy Doku | 56' |
| 24 | Joško Gvardiol | 66' |
| 32 | Ayyoub Bouaddi | 80' |
| 37 | Allan | 80' |
| 28 | Gerónimo Rulli | |
| 45 | Abdukodir Khusanov | |
| 82 | Rico Lewis | |
| 22 | Vitor Reis | |
| 8 | Mateo Kovačić |
Coach: Enzo Maresca
Top players
Liverpool
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Bradley Barcola | LW |
| Víctor Muñoz | RW |
| Florian Wirtz | AM |
Manchester City
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Rayan Cherki | AM |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | GK |
| Elliot Anderson | DM |
Head to head
Liverpool 17W, 14D, Manchester City 13W
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2026 | Manchester City | 4 - 0 | Liverpool | FA Cup |
| 08 Feb 2026 | Liverpool | 1 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| 09 Nov 2025 | Manchester City | 3 - 0 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Manchester City | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 01 Dec 2024 | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| 10 Mar 2024 | Liverpool | 1 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Manchester City | 1 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 01 Apr 2023 | Manchester City | 4 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 22 Dec 2022 | Manchester City | 3 - 2 | Liverpool | EFL Cup |
