Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City: Five Talking Points

Liverpool avenged their League Cup loss on Sunday by turning the tables on Manchester City as Adam Lallana, James Milner and Roberto Firmino were on target to help prevail emphatically by 3-0 in a gripping encounter at Anfield. Just three days after the heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to the Skyblues at Wembley, the Reds entered the fray with revenge in their minds and got just that when they dispatched a sparkling performance to knock the visitors out of the park.City appeared to still be in the Capital One Cup hangover as they not only struggled to break down a rigid Liverpool backline, but also failed to shut them out like they did for large spells at the weekend.The defeat was another dent on Pellegrini’s Premier League hopes, whilst Liverpool ignited their Champions League quest yet again. Here are some of the major talking points from the game.

#1 Anfield still a swamp for Manchester City

Following the cup triumph over Liverpool on Sunday, Manchester City were the more beaming side entering the crucial tie, or so it seemed. The Citizens were riding a wave of confidence after that nervy win at Wembley and were buoyant to break their Anfield hoodoo. Only to be given a massive reality check.

The Skyblues were completely outplayed, outmanoeuvred and outfoxed by a spirited Reds, and there was nothing that the visitors could do to prevent the humiliation. From the first minute of the game to the last, Liverpool had their rings all over the game and came out on top in a very resounding fashion.

As for Manchester City, Anfield remained a turgid swamp for them as they haven’t won in the red half of Merseyside since 2003. The whammy continues as of now.