Liverpool v Man City

Full-time arrives at a quickly emptying Anfield, and despite the outside noise, a thick-skinned Manchester City prevail 3-0 over the 10-men of Liverpool. After a tense opening 45 minutes were punctuated by half-chances and a plethora of fouls, the game changed after Gravenberch picked up a second yellow card. Just two minutes after the Dutchman received his marching orders for a lunge on Doku, Haaland lashed his side in front as a ricochet fell the isolated striker's way. If that alone wasn't testament to how ruthless Maresca's men could be, the lead was doubled in the 68th minute as Doku cut back inside to curl a fine effort beautifully into the top-right corner from outside the box. It was soon 3-0 as the game approached the dying embers, and it came in a style akin to a floundering young side being bullied by the big boys. While some will argue these 'big boys' don't play by the rules, the dovetailing Cherki's dummying give-and-go with Gvardiol inside the box was in a league of its own. He then sent Frimpong for an emphatic slide before rolling past Alisson with ease. With something of a harrowing victory given the recent news cycle, Manchester City continue at the Premier League summit after playing well above their 1.3 xG. Manager Maresca also becomes just the fourth manager to win his first six Premier League matches in charge. Iraola's Liverpool showed flashes but were ultimately undone by Gravenberch's dismissal as they struggled to push beyond their 0.86 xG. They move down a place to ninth. Thanks for joining us today. Goodbye!

FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 0-3 MANCHESTER CITY

The Kop continues to make itself heard this evening. It makes you wonder what the reception will be like for City at grounds around the division.

90'+1'

Yellow Card

Van Dijk steps across Cherki cynically and wipes him out to warrant a stoppage-time booking.

There'll be a minimum of three added minutes here.

It's been a difficult watch for anyone of a Scouse persuasion today, but credit to the fans. 'YNWA' rings out proudly despite the result.