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5 Key Stats from Liverpool's 2-1 win against Manchester City in the Champions League

Manchester City v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg
Klopp scored another win over Guardiola

Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-1 in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium and qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League.

However, City couldn't have asked for a better start as they took the lead in under two minutes to restore hopes of launching a comeback.

It was a total turnaround of the first leg as City were the dominant team on this occasion as Liverpool were forced to sit back fending off all the attacking threat.

It was a very nervy and shaky Reds squad as they were on the receiving end in the first 45 minutes.

A goal just 10 minutes into the second half from talisman Mohamed Salah eased things in the Liverpool camp as they once again made it a three-goal margin and the home team were forced to rethink their options.

But, a Roberto Firmino goal in the 77th minute wrapped up the quarter-final with Jurgen Klopp's men went through 5-1 on aggregate.

Here are some of the important facts from the game:


#5 Alexander-Arnold proves doubters wrong

Manchester City v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg
Alexander Arnold was up for the challenge against Sane

Trent Alexander-Arnold has proven to be one of Liverpool's best defenders against Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

He once again did an excellent job in keeping Leroy Sane shut in the second leg.

Even though Sane may have completed five dribbles, he was able to put in only two successful crosses.

Alexander-Arnold did an excellent job of closing down the German on the left wing.He completed six interceptions, three tackles as well as making two significant clearances.

Defensively, the Englishman has come off age over the last week, proving to be a pivotal asset of the Liverpool back four which has ensured Liverpool conceding only one goal throughout both the legs and eliminating the threat of Sane.

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