Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 11 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season.
The result saw the Cityzens claim second place in the league table, just four points behind Arsenal.
Meanwhile, the Reds drop down to a modest eighth spot, right behind their arch rivals, Manchester United.
In Pep Guardiola’s 1000th game as a head coach, City rolled back the years and put up a dominant display, which resembled the club’s best football under the Spanish tactician.
In this tactical analysis, we examine how Manchester City beat the defending champions, Liverpool.
Manchester City Vs Liverpool Lineups & Formations
Let us look at how Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot fielded their squads.
Man City vs Liverpool Lineups
The hosts, Man City, played in a 4-3-3 formation.
Gianluigi Donnarumma started in goal.
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