Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield after red card
A 62nd-minute second yellow for Ryan Gravenberch left Liverpool a man down; Haaland, Doku and Cherki scored in the second half.
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on October 11, 2026, turning a scoreless first half into a decisive victory in the final half-hour of the match.
Turning point: a red card
The match was goalless until the 62nd minute, when Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch received a second yellow card and was sent off. Reduced to ten men, Liverpool could not withstand City’s pressure.
Three minutes after the dismissal Erling Haaland broke the deadlock. Jeremy Doku doubled the lead in the 68th minute, and Rayan Cherki completed the 3-0 win with a goal in the 78th minute.
Manchester City’s performance after the break underlined their title ambitions, while Liverpool must now regroup following a heavy defeat in front of their home supporters.
The result leaves questions for Liverpool’s manager and players about tactical adjustments and discipline, as the team looks for an immediate response in upcoming fixtures.
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