Match report
Manchester City Defeats Liverpool 3-2 in League Cup Clash
Manchester City
3–2
FT
Liverpool
Dec 22, 2022
Manchester City showcased their offensive prowess to defeat Liverpool 3-2 in a highly charged League Cup match. Erling Haaland and Riyad Mahrez both found the back of the net, while Nathan Aké sealed the win with a crucial goal late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Manchester City 3–2 Liverpool
- • Erling Haaland scored at minute 10 assisted by Kevin De Bruyne
- • Fábio Carvalho equalized for Liverpool at minute 20 with an assist from Jordan Henderson
- • Riyad Mahrez extended the lead for Manchester City in minute 47, assisted by Rodri
- • Mohamed Salah scored a quick reply for Liverpool at minute 48, assisted by Darwin Núñez
- • Nathan Aké secured victory for Manchester City with a goal at minute 58, assisted by Kevin De Bruyne
Lineups
Manchester City
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 18 S. Ortega (G)
- 82 R. Lewis (D)
- 25 M. Akanji (D)
- 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 6 N. Aké (D)
- 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
- 26 R. Mahrez (F)
- 9 E. Haaland (F)
- 80 C. Palmer (F)
Substitutes
- 5 J. Stones
- 10 J. Grealish
- 47 P. Foden
- 20 Bernardo Silva
- 7 João Cancelo
- 33 S. Carson
- 2 K. Walker
- 93 A. Robertson
- 21 Sergio Gómez
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 62 C. Kelleher (G)
- 7 J. Milner (D)
- 32 J. Matip (D)
- 2 J. Gomez (D)
- 26 A. Robertson (D)
- 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
- 43 Stefan Bajčetić (M)
- 19 H. Elliott (M)
- 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
- 27 D. Núñez (F)
- 28 Fábio Carvalho (F)
Substitutes
- 47 N. Phillips
- 3 Fabinho
- 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 14 J. Henderson
- 8 N. Keïta
- 50 B. Doak
- 21 K. Tsimikas
- 22 C. Ramsay
- 13 Adrián
Timeline
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10' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalE. Haaland · Assist: K. De Bruyne
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20' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalF. Carvalho · Assist: J. Milner
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35' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardStefan Bajčetić
Foul
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38' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Milner · On: Nathaniel Phillips
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46' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: Stefan Bajčetić · On: Fabinho
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46' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Carvalho · On: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
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47' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalR. Mahrez · Assist: Rodri
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48' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalMohamed Salah · Assist: D. Núñez
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57' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Elliott · On: J. Henderson
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58' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalN. Aké · Assist: K. De Bruyne
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61' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Akanji · On: J. Stones
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70' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: N. Keita
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73' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Palmer · On: J. Grealish
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73' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Haaland · On: P. Foden
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79' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardFabinho
Argument
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83' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardN. Keita
Foul
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88' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Gundogan · On: Bernardo Silva
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester City | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 574 | 446 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 505 | 359 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 7 |
| Saves | 0 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester City took an early lead through Erling Haaland's goal in the 10th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ The game turned with Nathan Aké’s crucial goal at minute 58, which provided Manchester City with a vital third goal and put them firmly in control.