Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the colossal Premier League encounter between none other than Liverpool and Manchester City. It may only be November but this match is likely to have massive ramifications for the title race. The Reds have the opportunity to stretch their lead over last season's champions to nine points and move eight clear of Chelsea and Leicester. An away win would draw City to within three points of the leaders. The mother of all six-pointers. We will have team news and all the drama as it unfolds. Stay tuned. Kick-off is only an hour away!
Premier League / Matchday 12
Anfield / 10.11.2019
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Updated 10/11/2019 at 18:25 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
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FULL TIME! It's all over! Liverpool go NINE points clear of last season's champions Manchester City and EIGHT above the chasing pack. How crucial could this comprehensive victory prove to be come May?
90'+2
Gary Neville gives his man of the match award to Fabinho, but there has been more than one contender in a red shirt.
90'
FOUR minutes will be added on. City need two goals. It's not going to happen.
87'
Liverpool sub: Joe Gomez comes on for Salah, who gets a rousing reception. An excellent performance from the Egyptian.
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J. Gomez
Liverpool
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M. Salah
Liverpool
Goals1
On target2
Blocked Shots1
Fouls1
85'
Chance! Angelino crosses for Walker but he can't find the target!
84'
83'
Two penalty shouts ignored! Sterling wants a penalty for a handball, with Alexander-Arnold at the centre of attention again, before Jesus is brought down by Alisson. Michael Oliver ignores City strong appeals, as Guardiola reacts furiously on the touchline.
80'
Chance! Sterling unselfishly decides to square the ball to Jesus in a great position but it's just behind the Brazilian and the chance is gone. City aren't prepared to give up just yet. Anfield is getting anxious.
79'
Liverpool sub: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain comes on for Firmino for the last 10 minutes or so.
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A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
Liverpool
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R. Firmino
Liverpool
On target1
Wide2
78'
GOAL! Liverpool 3-1 Man City: City have one back! Angelino drags the ball back to Bernardo Silva who swivels and finishes with a low shot which creeps in at Alisson's near post.
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Goal
B. Silva
Manchester City
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Goals1
On target1
Blocked Shots1
Fouls against3
75'
Stones knocks the ball out of play with a terrible pass, and then De Bruyne overcooks a simple pass in midfield. It's been that kind of day for City.
73'
Alexander-Arnold switches the play with a beautiful diagonal ball to his fellow full-back Robertson, who plays it through to Milner and he forces a corner.
72'
71'
Man City sub: Gabriel Jesus takes the place of Aguero, whose Anfield drought continues.
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G. Jesus
Manchester City
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S. Agüero
Manchester City
On target2
Wide1
Offsides2
70'
De Bruyne throws his arms up in the air in frustration - City are beaten.
67'
Close! Sterling switches the ball to De Bruyne on the left. His cross is perfect for Aguero but somehow he misses the connection at the near post. Ten games and still no goals for the Argentine at Anfield.
65'
No penalty! Running at pace, Sterling goes ground claiming a push in the back from Mane. Michael Oliver doesn't feel it's a foul and the VAR check agrees with the referee. Rodri is booked for his protest.
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Yellow card
Rodri
Manchester City
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
63'
City have the look of a beaten team; Liverpool are rampant. Fabinho, full of confidence after his earlier strike, tries another effort from distance but it's blocked.
61'
Liverpool sub: James Milner comes on for Henderson, whose cross for the third goal was a true delight.
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J. Milner
Liverpool
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J. Henderson
Liverpool
Assists1
60'
City force a corner, but De Bruyne's delivery lands straight in the arms of Allisson.