Liverpool v Manchester City result
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Liverpool 2–0 Manchester City — Liverpool won this Premier League match.
The result
Liverpool beat Manchester City 2–0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday 1 December. Liverpool are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions. Manchester City are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.
The goals
Liverpool led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Liverpool: Cody Gakpo (12’, assisted by Mohamed Salah) and Mohamed Salah (78’ pen).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Liverpool 3.57, Manchester City 0.84, from 18 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
C. Kavanagh showed four yellow cards — against 4.5 yellows a game across the last 23 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Liverpool: Ryan Gravenberch (36’); Manchester City: Matheus Nunes (24’), Philip Foden (32’) and Manuel Akanji (45+1’).
What it changes
Liverpool have scored 86 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). Liverpool have conceded 41 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs.
Manchester City have scored 72 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). Manchester City have conceded 44 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
It is Liverpool’s first win over Manchester City since 16 October 2022, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Liverpool have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) 9.2, Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) 6.5 and Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) 5.0 led the match.
Head-to-head
Manchester City are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Liverpool.
Next up
Liverpool next travel to Crystal Palace on 8 November 2026.
Manchester City next host Fulham on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Liverpool: Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Manchester City: Manchester City v Fulham, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Liverpool 2–0 Manchester City · Premier League
- Venue: Anfield · Liverpool
- Referee: C. Kavanagh
- Head-to-head (last 6): Liverpool 2 · draws 2 · Manchester City 2 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Liverpool 5W 0D 0L · Manchester City 0W 1D 4L
Liverpool 2–0 Manchester City (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 27 November 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Liverpool for / against | Line | Manchester City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.38 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.67 for · 5.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 8.38 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.67 for · 11.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19.13 for · 8.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 for · 4.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.83 for · 12.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 2.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: C. Kavanagh — 4.52 yellow cards a game, 0.17 red cards, 22.78 fouls over 23 matches.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah n 8 | 77.6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | P. Foden |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 67.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | Bernardo Silva |
| L. Díaz n 8 | 62.8 | 3 | 1.4 | E. Haaland |
| C. Gakpo n 8 | 58.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 | R. Lewis |
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.5 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah n 8 | 77.6 | 0.7 |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 67.5 | 2.7 |
| L. Díaz n 8 | 62.8 | 1.3 |
| C. Gakpo n 8 | 58.4 | 0.2 |
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.9 |
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Liverpool Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah n 8 | 77.6 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 67.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| L. Díaz n 8 | 62.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| C. Gakpo n 8 | 58.4 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah n 8 | 77.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 67.5 | 0.2 | 0 |
| L. Díaz n 8 | 62.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| C. Gakpo n 8 | 58.4 | 1 | 0 |
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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Manchester City
Manchester City Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Lewis n 8 | 78.8 | 0.9 | 2 | C. Gakpo |
| J. Gvardiol n 8 | 75.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | — |
| E. Haaland n 8 | 88.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | L. Díaz |
| Bernardo Silva n 8 | 69.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | A. Mac Allister |
| P. Foden n 8 | 83.4 | 0.1 | 1.3 | Mohamed Salah |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Lewis n 8 | 78.8 | 1.6 |
| J. Gvardiol n 8 | 75.1 | 1.3 |
| E. Haaland n 8 | 88.9 | 0 |
| Bernardo Silva n 8 | 69.5 | 1.1 |
| P. Foden n 8 | 83.4 | 0.5 |
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Manchester City Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Lewis n 8 | 78.8 | 0.1 | 0 |
| J. Gvardiol n 8 | 75.1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| E. Haaland n 8 | 88.9 | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Bernardo Silva n 8 | 69.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| P. Foden n 8 | 83.4 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Lewis n 8 | 78.8 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Gvardiol n 8 | 75.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| E. Haaland n 8 | 88.9 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Bernardo Silva n 8 | 69.5 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Foden n 8 | 83.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Liverpool | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Possession | 56% |
| 3.57 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.84 |
| 18 | Shots | 8 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 7 | Corners | 4 |
| 4 | Offsides | 3 |
| 9 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 5 |
| 415 | Passes | 544 |
| 84% | Pass accuracy | 88% |
Liverpool Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Kelleher | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Gomez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| V. van Dijk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| A. Robertson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Gravenberch | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Y | 6.6 |
| A. Mac Allister | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| D. Szoboszlai | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Díaz | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Mohamed Salah | 84 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 73 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Gakpo | 73 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Quansah sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Núñez sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Jones sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Harvey Elliott sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
Manchester City Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Ortega | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| K. Walker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Rúben Dias | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Akanji | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| N. Aké | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Bernardo Silva | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| E. Haaland | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Lewis | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Foden | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6 |
| İ. Gündoğan | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Matheus Nunes | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| J. Doku sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Sávio sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Grealish sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. De Bruyne sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Liverpool v Manchester City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-03-10 Liverpool 1–1 Manchester City
- 2023-11-25 Manchester City 1–1 Liverpool
- 2023-04-01 Manchester City 4–1 Liverpool
- 2022-12-22 Manchester City 3–2 Liverpool
- 2022-10-16 Liverpool 1–0 Manchester City
- 2022-07-30 Liverpool 3–1 Manchester City
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Manchester City?
- In their last 6 meetings, Liverpool won 2, Manchester City won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Liverpool and Manchester City?
- Recent form — Liverpool 5W 0D 0L; Manchester City 0W 1D 4L.
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