Get Involvedpublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
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I'd say it’s pretty safe to book that open top bus now.
Mike, Derbyshire
Summary
Liverpool beat Man City to go 11 points clear at top of Premier League
Salah & Szoboszlai give Reds victory with first-half goals
Liverpool, who have played one game more than chasing pack, now 20 points above fourth-placed City
Newcastle beat Nottm Forest 4-3 to go fifth - read more here
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
'Doku needs to drive more into the box'published at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Micah Richards
Former Man City defender on Sky SportsJeremy Doku needs to drive more into the box where Trent Alexander-Arnold can't do anything. Commit him a little bit more.
I have been really impressed with him so far in this game and he needs to keep it up in the second half.
Postpublished at 48 mins
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
It's a very fluid Manchester City front line in Erling Haaland's absence - and he is a significant absentee of course.
Liverpool continue to deal with the unpredictability of it fairly efficiently.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
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City could play for the next 3 weeks and wouldn’t be able to score. So toothless.
Toby, London
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Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk races across to beat Omar Marmoush to Jeremy Doku's through ball. The Liverpool defender gets there first but concedes a corner, which comes to nothing.
Good early intent from Manchester City.
Twenty points behindpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at Etihad StadiumIf the scores remain as they are, Liverpool will move 20 points clear of Manchester City - having played a game more.
No-one would have predicted that in the summer, when City had just won their fourth successive title and Liverpool were transitioning out of the Jurgen Klopp era.
In 2019-20, City finished 18 points behind Liverpool. They last finished 20 points or more adrift of them in 2008-09, the first year of Sheikh Mansour's ownership, when they finished 10th with 50 points.
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Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Away we go again!
Postpublished at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
HT: Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Here come the players for the second half.
It doesn't appear that either side have made any changes at the break.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
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I don't know why Pep is not taking off KDB who has been anonymous.
Daggy
De Bruyne is having a 'mare - has given ball away at least three times with wayward passes.
Aidan
'We are looking at the champions'published at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
HT: Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Roy Keane
Former Manchester United captain on Sky SportsLiverpool have been excellent. It has been a great weekend for them and we are looking at the champions now.
They can't relax, they still need to get the job done but they have been so efficient and it looks like there are more goals in them.
'Liverpool are working towards a common goal'published at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Dion Dublin
Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveWhat Liverpool do is they are happy to do their team-mates' work for them.
If Szoboszlai goes and backs up Robertson on the left side, Diaz will do it the next time and it is because they are all working towards the common goal.
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FT: Man City 0-2 Liverpool
For the neutrals out there hoping Manchester City can find a way back into this, here's a stat for you.
Manchester City have come back to win two of their last three Premier League games when trailing by two goals at half-time.
Those comebacks came in a 4-2 win over Crystal Palace in August 2022, and 4-2 win against Tottenham in January 2023.
A huge issue for them here, though, is the opposition. Liverpool have won their last 54 Premier League games when they've led by two or more goals at half-time, since losing 4-3 to Bournemouth in December 2016.
'Liverpool lethal'published at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
HT: Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge
Former Man Cit, Chelsea and Liverpool striker on Sky SportsCity have been quite dominant in terms of possession, they've been probing and probing, but Liverpool have been clinical with their chances.
When they have got themselves in threatening areas they have been lethal.
Postpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
HT: Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Julien Laurens
European football expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt looks almost as though City didn't prepare for this game in the right way, again.
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Boring? Really Steven? If anything it's been rather unpredictable in my opinion, who'd have thought Nottingham Forest would be chasing champions league football? who could've predicted Man City's fall? Wouldn't exactly call it boring
Jack
Postpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
FT: Man City 0-2 Liverpool
As it stands, Liverpool will sit 11 points clear of Arsenal at the end of the weekend.
Liverpool fans will be hesitant to admit it, but it's looking all but over for the Gunners' title hopes at half-time.
Even when they're not playing at their brilliant best, Arne Slot's side are sweeping aside all who stand in their way.
Image source, PA MediaDe Bruyne off targetpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at Etihad StadiumThe half finished with Kevin de Bruyne slashing a shot way wide of the Liverpool goal, then walking sadly towards the dressing room.
Eyebrows were raised when Pep Guardiola left De Bruyne out of his side to face Real Madrid on Wednesday but the Belgian has been ineffective for large parts of this season and is not having much of an influence on proceedings here.
With his contract due to expire at the end of the season, it will be fascinating to see if he agrees to stay on or seeks a new challenge.
'Liverpool deserve the lead'published at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Dion Dublin
Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveAll players in a Red shirt are contributing at the moment. If they are all doing their jobs, they are such a potent machine.
Liverpool deserve the lead.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Jeremy Doku leaves Trent Alexander-Arnold behind him for one final time in this half before the referee's whistle follows a wild shot by Kevin De Bruyne.
That right side will certainly be an area Arne Slot is keen to tighten up.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 45+2 mins
Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Luis Diaz is back defending, displaying as much energy and enthusiasm as you would expect a forward to show at the opposite end of the pitch, and stops Rico Lewis.
Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai were the key figures in Liverpool's victory
Liverpool tightened their vice-like grip on this season's Premier League title as they extended their lead to 11 points with a comfortable victory at Manchester City.
The leaders had already seen their position strengthened when Arsenal lost at home to West Ham on Saturday before moving into what looks like an unassailable position with a superb display against the fallen reigning champions.
City opened brightly but were caught cold by a clever Liverpool corner routine after 14 minutes, Mohamed Salah scoring his 30th goal of the season after Dominik Szoboszlai played Alex Mac Allister's delivery into his path.
Salah repaid the compliment eight minutes before the break, playing in a perfectly weighted delivery for Szoboszlai to calmly finish low past City keeper Ederson.
Liverpool were able to close out a hugely significant win without any alarms in the second half, content to protect the advantage they had established in the first 45 minutes.
Liverpool close in on title glory
Happy to win at the Etihad - Slot
Liverpool are in the form and mood to wrap up a 20th English title after a commanding, ruthless performance to sink the side who have been their closest Premier League rivals for so long.
City find themselves in reduced circumstances with an ageing squad and injuries to key players such as Rodri, John Stones and Erling Haaland, but Liverpool's dominance was a powerful statement that they have no intention of squandering their position.
Etihad Stadium has not been a happy place for them in recent seasons, Liverpool winning only one of their previous 15 league games there, but the destiny of the points was never in serious doubt once Salah gave them that early lead.
It was inevitable that Salah would spearhead Liverpool in this crucial game as he racked up more incredible numbers. The first goal meant Salah has scored 30 or more goals in five separate seasons for Liverpool, a record he shares with Roger Hunt and Ian Rush.
Szoboszlai was his partner in goals here, the Hungarian giving a powerful display of running from midfield, with captain Virgil van Dijk imperious as he held it all together at the back.
Liverpool were efficiency personified, demonstrating how they have flourished under Slot this season while his City counterpart Pep Guardiola faces a huge rebuilding job.
Slot is too composed to call it, but with Liverpool holding an 11-point lead and having only lost one league game so far this season, he can surely sense the finishing line, even with 11 games left.
Man City suffer watershed week
Man City played well so I have no regrets - Guardiola
Guardiola stood rain-soaked and powerless as Liverpool inflicted more pain on his champions in this season of suffering.
Guardiola's problems continue to pile up with indifferent form, heavy injuries and a once great squad that has been allowed to grow too old together.
The manner in which City were dismissed by Real Madrid in the play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League, then were then dealt with in such comfort by Liverpool, means this has all the hallmarks of a watershed week as Guardiola plots his rebuild.
It was a poignant moment when James McAtee replaced Kevin de Bruyne after 67 minutes, the great Belgian afforded a standing ovation despite struggling to exert influence. It was perhaps a recognition that City fans may not have too many more opportunities to demonstrate their appreciation for a player who has served them so magnificently.
It all means Guardiola and City have to adjust their sights downwards for the remainder of the season, trying to ensure they are in the Champions League next season while attempt to salvage such a disappointing campaign in the FA Cup.
Player of the match
Number: 11 Mohamed Salah
Average rating 8.92
Number: 11 J. Doku
Average Rating: 5.18Number: 7 Omar Marmoush
Average Rating: 4.92Number: 31 Ederson
Average Rating: 4.50Number: 26 Savinho
Average Rating: 4.36Number: 24 J. Gvardiol
Average Rating: 4.27Number: 45 A. Khusanov
Average Rating: 4.16Number: 14 Nico González
Average Rating: 4.11Number: 6 N. Aké
Average Rating: 4.02Number: 17 K. De Bruyne
Average Rating: 3.90Number: 82 R. Lewis
Average Rating: 3.89Number: 47 P. Foden
Average Rating: 3.78Number: 87 J. McAtee
Average Rating: 3.75Number: 8 M. Kovačić
Average Rating: 3.67Number: 19 İ. Gündoğan
Average Rating: 3.64Number: 3 Rúben Dias
Average Rating: 3.64Number: 11 Mohamed Salah
Average Rating: 8.92Number: 8 D. Szoboszlai
Average Rating: 8.54Number: 4 V. van Dijk
Average Rating: 8.24Number: 5 I. Konaté
Average Rating: 8.04Number: 1 Alisson Becker
Average Rating: 7.79Number: 38 R. Gravenberch
Average Rating: 7.67Number: 10 A. Mac Allister
Average Rating: 7.66Number: 17 C. Jones
Average Rating: 7.64Number: 7 L. Díaz
Average Rating: 7.57Number: 26 A. Robertson
Average Rating: 7.41Number: 3 W. Endō
Average Rating: 7.31Number: 66 T. Alexander-Arnold
Average Rating: 6.98Number: 18 C. Gakpo
Average Rating: 6.96Number: 21 K. Tsimikas
Average Rating: 6.92Number: 78 J. Quansah
Average Rating: 6.84Number: 19 H. Elliott
Average Rating: 6.74After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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Premier League Scores & Fixtures
Premier League Table
On Sunday 23rd February
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Liverpool, Position 1, Points 64
- Manchester City, Position 4, Points 44
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Key
- Position 1 - 4 : UEFA Champions League
- Position 5 : UEFA Europa League
- Position 18 - 20 : Relegation
Team Lineups
home team, Manchester City
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
31, Ederson, Goalkeeper
82, Lewis, Defender
45, Khusanov, Defender
6, Aké, Defender
24, Gvardiol, Defender
14, González, Defensive Midfielder
26, Savinho, Midfielder
17, De Bruyne, Midfielder
7, Omar Marmoush, Midfielder
11, Doku, Midfielder
47, Foden, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 31, Ederson
- Number 24, J. Gvardiol
- Number 6, N. Aké , substituted for Rúben Dias at 77 minutes
- Number 45, A. Khusanov
- Number 82, R. Lewis
- Number 14, Nico González , substituted for M. Kovačić at 78 minutes
- Number 11, J. Doku
- Number 7, Omar Marmoush , substituted for İ. Gündoğan at 77 minutes
- Number 17, K. De Bruyne , Captain, substituted for J. McAtee at 66 minutes
- Number 26, Savinho
- Number 47, P. Foden
Substitutes
home team, Manchester City
- Number 10, J. Grealish
- Number 19, İ. Gündoğan
- Number 8, M. Kovačić
- Number 87, J. McAtee
- Number 20, Bernardo Silva
- Number 27, Matheus Nunes
- Number 18, S. Ortega
- Number 22, Vitor Reis
- Number 3, Rúben Dias
away team, Liverpool
Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 2 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Alisson Becker, Goalkeeper
66, Alexander-Arnold, Defender
5, Konaté, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
26, Robertson, Defender
38, Gravenberch, Defensive Midfielder
10, Mac Allister, Defensive Midfielder
11, Mohamed Salah, Attacking Midfielder
7, Díaz, Attacking Midfielder
8, Szoboszlai, Striker
17, Jones, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Alisson Becker
- Number 26, A. Robertson , substituted for K. Tsimikas at 74 minutes
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain
- Number 5, I. Konaté
- Number 66, T. Alexander-Arnold , substituted for J. Quansah at 92 minutes
- Number 10, A. Mac Allister
- Number 38, R. Gravenberch
- Number 7, L. Díaz , substituted for C. Gakpo at 79 minutes
- Number 11, Mohamed Salah , substituted for H. Elliott at 91 minutes
- Number 17, C. Jones , substituted for W. Endō at 73 minutes
- Number 8, D. Szoboszlai
away team, Liverpool
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 19, H. Elliott
- Number 3, W. Endō
- Number 18, C. Gakpo
- Number 62, C. Kelleher
- Number 9, D. Núñez
- Number 78, J. Quansah
- Number 20, Diogo Jota
- Number 21, K. Tsimikas
home team, Manchester City
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
31, Ederson, Goalkeeper
82, Lewis, Defender
45, Khusanov, Defender
6, Aké, Defender
24, Gvardiol, Defender
14, González, Defensive Midfielder
26, Savinho, Midfielder
17, De Bruyne, Midfielder
7, Omar Marmoush, Midfielder
11, Doku, Midfielder
47, Foden, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 31, Ederson
- Number 24, J. Gvardiol
- Number 6, N. Aké , substituted for Rúben Dias at 77 minutes
- Number 45, A. Khusanov
- Number 82, R. Lewis
- Number 14, Nico González , substituted for M. Kovačić at 78 minutes
- Number 11, J. Doku
- Number 7, Omar Marmoush , substituted for İ. Gündoğan at 77 minutes
- Number 17, K. De Bruyne , Captain, substituted for J. McAtee at 66 minutes
- Number 26, Savinho
- Number 47, P. Foden
Substitutes
- Number 10, J. Grealish
- Number 19, İ. Gündoğan
- Number 8, M. Kovačić
- Number 87, J. McAtee
- Number 20, Bernardo Silva
- Number 27, Matheus Nunes
- Number 18, S. Ortega
- Number 22, Vitor Reis
- Number 3, Rúben Dias
away team, Liverpool
Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 2 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Alisson Becker, Goalkeeper
66, Alexander-Arnold, Defender
5, Konaté, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
26, Robertson, Defender
38, Gravenberch, Defensive Midfielder
10, Mac Allister, Defensive Midfielder
11, Mohamed Salah, Attacking Midfielder
7, Díaz, Attacking Midfielder
8, Szoboszlai, Striker
17, Jones, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Alisson Becker
- Number 26, A. Robertson , substituted for K. Tsimikas at 74 minutes
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain
- Number 5, I. Konaté
- Number 66, T. Alexander-Arnold , substituted for J. Quansah at 92 minutes
- Number 10, A. Mac Allister
- Number 38, R. Gravenberch
- Number 7, L. Díaz , substituted for C. Gakpo at 79 minutes
- Number 11, Mohamed Salah , substituted for H. Elliott at 91 minutes
- Number 17, C. Jones , substituted for W. Endō at 73 minutes
- Number 8, D. Szoboszlai
Substitutes
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 19, H. Elliott
- Number 3, W. Endō
- Number 18, C. Gakpo
- Number 62, C. Kelleher
- Number 9, D. Núñez
- Number 78, J. Quansah
- Number 20, Diogo Jota
- Number 21, K. Tsimikas
- Referee:
- Anthony Taylor
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Stuart Attwell
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Gary Beswick
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Lee Betts
- Fourth Official:
- Andy Madley
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Adam Nunn
Match Officials
Match Stats
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xG
Manchester City 0.6332Liverpool 0.7074Advanced match stats
Shots
Manchester City 16Liverpool 8Shots on target
Manchester City 5Liverpool 4Shots off target
Manchester City 3Liverpool 2Blocked shots
Manchester City 8Liverpool 2Attempts out of box
Manchester City 10Liverpool 2Total offside
Manchester City 2Liverpool 4xG from open play
Manchester City 0.5857Liverpool 0.3226xG from set play
Manchester City 0.0476Liverpool 0.3848xA
Manchester City 0.760733Liverpool 0.610018xA from open play
Manchester City 0.744243Liverpool 0.566575xA from set play
Manchester City 0.016485Liverpool 0.0434445Total tackles
Manchester City 5Liverpool 22Won tackles
Manchester City 2Liverpool 13Fouls
Manchester City 3Liverpool 10Total clearances
Manchester City 17Liverpool 34Headed clearances
Manchester City 9Liverpool 15Duels won
Manchester City 41Liverpool 35Errors leading to shots
Manchester City 2Liverpool 0Total passes
Manchester City 659Liverpool 332Accurate passes
Manchester City 603Liverpool 268Backward passes
Manchester City 88Liverpool 52Forward passes
Manchester City 156Liverpool 103Total long balls
Manchester City 31Liverpool 45Successful final third passes
Manchester City 211Liverpool 43Total crosses
Manchester City 22Liverpool 7Touches
Manchester City 848Liverpool 491Touches in the box
Manchester City 40Liverpool 27Dispossessed
Manchester City 9Liverpool 3Goalkeeper saves
Manchester City 2Liverpool 5Diving saves
Manchester City 2Liverpool 1Saved shots from inside the box
Manchester City 1Liverpool 2Saved shots from outside the box
Manchester City 1Liverpool 3Keeper throws
Manchester City 1Liverpool 7Goal kicks
Manchester City 1Liverpool 10Punches
Manchester City 0Liverpool 1Season so far
Premier League
Key, Man City v Liverpool
League position, Manchester City 4th, Liverpool 1stTotal points, Manchester City 51, Liverpool 73
Goals scored
Manchester City 57Liverpool 70Form guide
All competitions
Manchester City lose
v Real Madrid
3
1
UEFA Champions League
Liverpool draw
v Aston Villa
2
2
Premier League
Manchester City won
v Newcastle United
4
0
Premier League
Liverpool won
v Wolverhampton Wanderers
2
1
Premier League
Manchester City lose
v Real Madrid
2
3
UEFA Champions League
Liverpool draw
v Everton
2
2
Premier League
Manchester City won
v Leyton Orient
1
2
FA Cup
Liverpool lose
v Plymouth Argyle
1
0
FA Cup
Manchester City lose
v Arsenal
5
1
Premier League
Liverpool won
v Tottenham Hotspur
4
0
League Cup
Previous meetings
All competitions
Manchester City and LiverpoolManchester City Won 49Liverpool Won 84Draw 50
Played
183
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Manchester City
1st of December 2024
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Manchester City
10th of March 2024
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Liverpool
25th of November 2023
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Match Facts
Manchester City have lost just one of their last 15 Premier League home games against Liverpool (W8 D6), going down 4-1 in November 2015 under Manuel Pellegrini.
Following their 2-0 win at Anfield in December, Liverpool are looking to complete the Premier League double over Manchester City for just the third time (also 2005-06 and 2015-16).
Liverpool have achieved the Premier League double over the reigning champions six times previously, more than any other side in the competition’s history (vs Blackburn in 1995-96, Man Utd in 2000-01, 2001-02, 2008-09 and 2013-14, and Chelsea in 2010-11).
Since Christmas, only Liverpool and Arsenal have won more points in the Premier League than Manchester City (17 – W5 D2 L1). In their eight games beforehand, City picked up only four points (W1 D1 L6).
Liverpool are unbeaten in each of their last 13 Premier League games played on a Sunday (W11 D2) while scoring multiple goals in each of those matches, since a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in April 2024.
Manchester City’s 4-0 victory over Newcastle United was their first Premier League game this season in which they didn’t face a single big chance, while their xG faced of 0.48 was their third-fewest in a game in 2024-25.
In just six Premier League matches in 2025, Manchester City have scored 20 goals from only 81 shots, a league-high conversion rate of 24.7% this calendar year. Their shot conversion between August and December this season was only 9.6%.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been involved in more Premier League goals against Pep Guardiola’s Man City (since 2016-17) than any other player (13 – 8 goals, 5 assists). In fact, only Steven Gerrard (14) has been involved in more against the Citizens in the competition’s history (4 goals, 10 assists).
Manchester City’s Nico González completed 100 passes on his Premier League debut against Newcastle, the second-most by a midfielder on their first appearance on record (since 2003-04). The most passes completed by a player in his first two games is 192 by Chelsea defender Thiago Silva in 2020.
Man City goalkeeper Ederson has three Premier League assists this season, more than the likes of Phil Foden (2) and Jack Grealish (1). He could become the first goalkeeper ever to assist in three consecutive Premier League appearances, with Shay Given in 1998 and Pepe Reina in 2009 previously doing so in two in a row.