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Premier League | Gameweek 21
Jan 3, 2019 at 8pm UK
2-1
Reaction
Pep Guardiola dismisses claims Etihad grass was grown longer against Liverpool
City cut Liverpool's advantage at the top to four points with a win that was secured through goals from Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane last Thursday.
Jan 8, 15:20
Pep Guardiola warned by FA after touchline behaviour against Liverpool
The Manchester City boss threw his scarf to the ground and shouted at fourth official Martin Atkinson.
Jan 4, 21:48
Sane warns Liverpool that Man City will capitalise on any errors
Champions City cut Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to four points.
Jan 4, 13:00
Reaction, not result, is what matters to Henderson
Liverpool captain not getting carried away by first Premier League defeat of the season.
Jan 4, 12:00
Robertson insists nothing has changed despite first league defeat for Liverpool
Manchester City ended Liverpool's 20-match unbeaten league start at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Jan 4, 10:58
Manchester City welcome chasing Liverpool – Bernardo Silva
City moved back within four points of the Premier League leaders.
Jan 4, 10:33
Vincent Kompany thought his tackle on Mohamed Salah was a 'great challenge'
Kompany was booked but Jurgen Klopp felt he should have seen red.
Jan 4, 07:52
It was a final for us: Guardiola hails team as Manchester City revive title race
The champions cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points.
Jan 4, 04:30
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the title race is back on
City are now four points behind leaders Liverpool.
Jan 3, 23:50
Klopp unhappy with Kompany challenge as Liverpool lose unbeaten record
The Manchester City captain was only booked for his first-half challenge on Mohamed Salah.
Jan 3, 23:35
Graeme Souness still has Liverpool as favourites to win title despite City loss
The Reds remain four points clear at the top of the table.
Jan 3, 23:22
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City inflict a first league defeat of the season on Liverpool to close the gap on the leaders to four points at the top of the table.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 2-1 win over Liverpool as the champions inflict a first league defeat of the season on the leaders at the Etihad Stadium.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League showdown between champions Manchester City and unbeaten leaders Liverpool, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Head to Head
Oct 7, 2018 4.30pm
Gameweek 8
Liverpool
0-0
Man City
Apr 10, 2018 7.45pm
Quarter-Finals
Man City
1-2
Liverpool
Apr 4, 2018 7.45pm
Quarter-Finals
Liverpool
3-0
Man City
Jan 14, 2018 4pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Pep Guardiola expecting Manchester City to bring their A game
City begin the match seven points behind their title rivals after one win from their last three games.
Jan 3, 04:31
Pep Guardiola warns Liverpool that pressure at the top is tough to handle
Premier League champions Manchester City are seven points adrift of leaders Liverpool heading into Thursday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 2, 22:31
Kevin De Bruyne in contention to face Liverpool
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is optimistic that Kevin De Bruyne could make his latest injury return against Liverpool on Thursday.
Jan 2, 18:04
Vincent Kompany insists Manchester City's clash with Liverpool is not a title-defining game
City will fall 10 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool if they lose.
Jan 2, 17:01
Guardiola sees Liverpool clash as opportunity to close gap
City boss upbeat despite the club's recent struggles.
Jan 2, 15:40
5 talking points ahead of Manchester City's clash with Liverpool
The Reds would move 10 points clear of Pep Guardiola's side with a win.
Jan 2, 15:33
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp talks up Manchester City ahead of showdown
The Reds will go 10 points above City with victory on Thursday night.
Jan 2, 15:00
A look at the statistics behind Manchester City's clash with Liverpool
The Reds have moved seven points clear with a nine-match winning run while City have lost three of their last four.
Jan 2, 09:01
Klopp v Guardiola – a look at the managers
Liverpool travel to Manchester City in a game that could define their season.
Jan 2, 09:01
I don't care about the City v Liverpool result, insists Pochettino
Harry Kane has now scored against all 28 Premier League teams he has faced.
Jan 2, 04:31
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Thursday's mouth-watering showdown between Manchester City and Liverpool, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 1, 20:59
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up for their mouth-watering Premier League showdown with unbeaten leaders Liverpool.
Jan 1, 18:54
How Liverpool could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how leaders Liverpool could line up for their crucial Premier League showdown with champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 1, 18:54
Sergio Aguero looks to keep Etihad streak going against Liverpool
Aguero has scored in all six of the Premier League matches he has played against Liverpool at the Etihad.
Jan 1, 12:29
Liverpool need title win before being considered equals to Man City – Robertson
The Scotland captain admits Thursday's trip to the Etihad Stadium is "massive" with Pep Guardiola's side trailing by seven points.
Dec 31, 22:31
Manchester City title bid hangs on Liverpool clash – Pep Guardiola
Guardiola believes City's fight to retain their title will be all-but over unless they beat leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 31, 04:31
Pep Guardiola provides Kevin De Bruyne injury update
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola concedes that he 'does not know' whether Kevin De Bruyne will be able to take part in Thursday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Dec 30, 23:55
Shaqiri sees the bigger picture before Liverpool face Manchester City
The Premier League's top two face off at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Dec 30, 22:31
Jurgen Klopp believes league position counts for little ahead of Manchester City clash
Liverpool are nine points clear at the top.
Dec 30, 10:45
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne 'doubtful for Liverpool game'
Kevin De Bruyne is facing a fight to be fit in time for Manchester City's showdown with Liverpool next week, according to a report.
Dec 30, 09:54
rhs 2.0
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 39 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 35 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 33 |
| 4 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 31 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 28 |
| 7 | Manchester CityMan City | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 27 |
| 8 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 26 |
| 9 | Fulham | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 25 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 25 | 14 | 23 |
| 12 | Brentford | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 23 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 22 | -1 | 22 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 30 | -8 | 20 |
| 15 | Everton | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 16 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 16 |
| 17 | Leicester CityLeicester | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 37 | -16 | 14 |
| 18 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 40 | -13 | 12 |
| 19 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 32 | -16 | 12 |
| 20 | Southampton | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 36 | -25 | 6 |
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