Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, speaking to Sky Sports: "We showed great character to stay in the game and Philippe won it for us with a fantastic goal. We have to keep going now, every game is big. Burnley will be a tough game for us, but this result will give us great confidence."

On his goal: "It was just a break and Raheem found us. I took a touch and thought: 'Have a go.' Thankfully it went in."

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana: "That's a massive win for us. We've got momentum, they're the champions and we deserved it. The little magician - Coutinho - at the end, came up with a wonderful goal. With players like that we'll go far.

"Our system has been causing problems for opponents, the manager said keep patient and find the space. We thought we were unlucky not to go in ahead at half-time. The lads showed character, many played extra time in midweek and had a long flight but we showed we can keep fighting."

BBC Radio Manchester summariser Fred Eyre at Anfield

"Manchester City's title challenge isn't in tatters but it's certainly floundering now. A bad day all round for them but what a game, with two world class goals, from world class players."

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Indeed it isn't Manchester City's day - today it is all about Liverpool. Anfield erupts as Mark Clattenburg peeps his final whistle, sparking a huge roar from the home fans as the Reds players surround matchwinner Philippe Coutinho to congratulate him.

When Sergio Aguero scuffs a presentable chance in an opposition box, you know it's not* going to be your day.

* Probably

Daniel Sturridge has another opportunity to pull the trigger in the City box, but Aleksander Kolarov races back to pick his pocket.

The illuminated electronic board shows the Anfield crowd that there will be three minutes of stoppage time. Three minutes for City to deny Liverpool a vital win...

Yaya Toure springs into life as he drives Manchester City forward in search of a late leveller. He tees up David Silva, who wildly lashes high and wide into the City fans behind the Anfield Road gaol.

BBC Radio Manchester summariser Fred Eyre at Anfield

"Yaya Toure has been caught in possession more than once over what has been a difficult afternoon for him. Manchester City have thrown caution to the wind, and quite rightly. But they're not going to get far playing passes like that. They needed to win this game."

Golden opportunity for Liverpool substitute Daniel Sturridge to seal it against his former club.... but no. The England striker drags his shot across the face of the City goal after Jordan Henderson dispossesses a sluggish Yaya Toure.

City substitute Wilfried Bony goes into the book after a leaping into a high challenge with Adam Lallana. The Ivorian is all arms and elbows, like Lee Chapman back in the 1990s, and the home crowd are baying for blood. Referee Mark Clattenburg reckons a yellow card suffices.

Liverpool look to kill this match off. Philippe Coutinho is again the danger man for City, but sees his strike deflected over the crossbar by the body of City skipper Vincent Kompany.

Brendan Rodgers and Manuel Pellegrini exchange substitutions again. Former City centre-back Kolo Toure coming on as the Reds try to protect their lead, while Frank Lampard is given the nod by City.

Zavair Baakza: Philippe Coutinho! You beauty you! Exactly like last season. A sincere thanks from a Chelsea fan.

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If anyone is going to haul City level, then you'd be a fool not to back Sergio Aguero. The Argentina striker keeps the ball glued to his right foot as he wriggles into a tiny gap, before flashing a low shot across the face of goal.

Moments after Liverpool bring on Daniel Sturridge for Lazar Markovic, Manchester City respond with the introduction of their own forward. Big-money January signing Wilfried Bony replaces Fernandinho - his first Blues goal would be a very timely boost for the visitors...

Gary Lineker
Match of the day presenter

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"What a player. What a goal! Philippe Coutinho gives Liverpool a well deserved lead. A wonderfully gifted footballer."

BBC Radio Manchester summariser Fred Eyre at Anfield

"It's Philippe Coutinho again. Over the last two or three weeks he has hit a succession of shots like that. I didn't think we would see a goal better than Jordan Henderson's for a week or two, but Coutinho has provided it an hour later. City have got their backs to the wall again now."

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Liverpool don't need a penetrative ball when they've got Philippe Coutinho! The brilliant Brazilian produces a rabbit out of the hat, lashing in an unstoppable drive from 25 yards. City keeper Joe Hart is left stranded.

Coutinho, who you might remember scored a stunning winner in this fixture last year, might have netted another vital goal against City. Fifteen minutes for City to find an equaliser....

Decent spell of pressure from Liverpool. But they don't seem to have a final ball to penetrate the Manchester City defence.