The fixture was set for 2026-10-11 at Liverpool's historic Anfield stadium. Manchester City arrived as visitors in a Premier League encounter that began with both sides locked in a scoreless stalemate after the opening forty-five minutes. The first half ended without either team finding the net, setting the stage for a decisive shift after the break.
Early in the second half, the momentum changed when Liverpool's midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was shown a red card in the 62nd minute. The dismissal left Liverpool with ten men and gave Manchester City a numerical advantage that they were quick to exploit. This moment marked the point at which the dynamic of the match shifted.
🚨 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪: The only 2 times Liverpool have received red cards this year have been vs. Manchester City. Dominik Szoboszlai got one vs. them in February of this year. Ryan Gravenberch recently got one yesterday too. https://t.co/iuY4XiskBq
Just three minutes after the red card, in the 65th minute, Erling Haaland found the back of the net. His goal gave Manchester City the lead and marked the first of three strikes that would follow in rapid succession. Haaland's goal turned City's advantage into a tangible score.
Doku's strike came shortly after Haaland's, extending the lead to 2-0 and further compounding Liverpool's difficulties with a man down.
City's pressure continued, and only three minutes later, in the 68th minute, Jeremy Doku added a second goal. Doku's strike came shortly after Haaland's, extending the lead to 2-0 and further compounding Liverpool's difficulties with a man down.
This premier league vs Manchester City battle: https://t.co/5rPY472o4v
The scoring was not finished yet. In the 78th minute, Cherki completed the trio, sealing a 3-0 victory for Manchester City. Cherki's goal completed the scoring burst that followed the red card.
With the victory secured, Manchester City's league record stood at 18 points from six matches, a perfect start. Liverpool, meanwhile, remained at nine points. City maintained a perfect record in the league after this result, while Liverpool's tally stayed unchanged.
The match on 2026-10-11 thus stands as a clear example of how a single disciplinary moment can reshape a contest. Manchester City's ability to convert their numerical advantage into three quick goals gave them a commanding win and bolstered their early-season points total. Liverpool's loss left them with nine points. The outcome remains anchored in these facts: a 3-0 scoreline, a red card in the 62nd minute, goals by Haaland, Doku, and Cherki, and the resulting points totals for both clubs.
