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Champions League | Quarter-Finals
Apr 4, 2018 at 7.45pm UK
 
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3-0

Salah (12'), Oxlade-Chamberlain (21'), Mane (31')
FT(HT: 3-0)
Reaction
Jurgen Klopp arrives for the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp condemns Manchester City bus attack
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp adds his voice to the condemnation of those involved in the Manchester City bus attack.
Apr 6, 16:05
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action for Liverpool on November 1, 2017
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hails Anfield crowd
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain praises the Anfield crowd after the Reds defeated Manchester City 3-0 in midweek.
Apr 6, 11:35
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Roberto Firmino 'in tears at reception from Liverpool fans'
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino admits that he was tearful after the warm reception from Liverpool fans before their Champions League clash with Manchester City.
Apr 5, 21:30
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
UEFA charges Liverpool after Manchester City bus attack
UEFA charges Liverpool after disturbances ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City, whose bus was attacked on its way to Anfield.
Apr 5, 14:56
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius in action for his side during their Champions League Group E clash with Sevilla at Anfield on September 13, 2017
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius: 'Still work to do against Manchester City'
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius warns his teammates that there is still work to do in the second leg of their Champions League contest against Manchester City.
Apr 5, 13:48
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Conor Masterson: 'Featuring in Liverpool squad in Europe was unbelievable'
Young defender Conor Masterson says that it felt "unbelievable" to be involved in Liverpool's squad for the 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Apr 5, 11:25
Dejan Lovren and Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren: 'Keeping clean sheet was important'
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren admits that preventing Manchester City from scoring an away goal in their Champions League quarter-final could prove decisive.
Apr 5, 11:10
Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Virgil van Dijk: 'Liverpool must be ready for Manchester City response'
Defender Virgil van Dijk says that Liverpool must be ready for Manchester City's response to losing 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Apr 5, 11:00
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne: 'Nothing wrong with bus welcome'
Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne insists that he 'didn't mind' the hostile welcome that Manchester City received from Liverpool fans when approaching Anfield on the team bus.
Apr 5, 09:14
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Pep Guardiola furious at 'people of Liverpool' for attack on Manchester City team bus
Pep Guardiola slams the security measures which led to the Manchester City team bus being attacked by Liverpool fans ahead of their big Champions League game at Anfield.
Apr 4, 23:05
Steven Gerrard in charge of Liverpool under-19s on February 21, 2018
Steven Gerrard condemns Liverpool fan attack on Manchester City team bus
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard condemns the fans who attacked the Manchester City team bus ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg at Anfield.
Apr 4, 22:53
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City more than a match for Liverpool'
Pep Guardiola insists that Manchester City were more of a match for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg than the 3-0 final result suggested.
Apr 4, 22:39
Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool did not expect such a result against Manchester City'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits that he did not expect to record a 3-0 victory against Manchester City in Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Apr 4, 22:24
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson barks orders during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017
Jordan Henderson: 'Liverpool worked brilliantly as a team against Manchester City'
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is pleased with his teammates all 'chipping in with the hard yards' in Wednesday's Champions League win over Manchester City.
Apr 4, 22:15
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Mohamed Salah suffers apparent groin injury in Liverpool, Manchester City clash
Mohamed Salah is forced off during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash with Manchester City on Wednesday with an apparent groin injury.
Apr 4, 21:23
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool apologise after Manchester City team bus damaged by projectiles
Liverpool issue an apology after the Manchester City team coach's windows were shattered as it approached Anfield for Wednesday night's Champions League clash.
Apr 4, 20:11

The Match

Match Report

Liverpool score three goals in the space of 19 first-half minutes to take a 3-0 lead into the second leg of their Champions League last-eight tie with Manchester City.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 3-0 win over Manchester City, as the Reds built up a commanding lead ahead of the second leg.

Team News

Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is only named on the bench for the first leg of the club's Champions League quarter-final tie with Liverpool.

Preview

Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final first-leg tie between Liverpool and Manchester City.

Head to Head
Jan 14, 2018 4pm
Liverpool
4-3
Man City
Oxlade-Chamberlain (9'), Firmino (60'), Mane (62'), Salah (68')
Firmino (60'), Milner (93')
Sane (41'), Silva (84'), Gundogan (92')
Otamendi (65'), Sterling (69'), Fernandinho (72')
Dec 31, 2016 5.30pm
Build-up
Sergio Aguero in action during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday night's Champions League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.
Apr 4, 08:00
Mohamed Salah is embraced by Jordan Henderson during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
How Liverpool could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up for their huge European showdown with Manchester City at Anfield.
Apr 4, 07:30
Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
Ahead of the Champions League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield, Sports Mole looks at who would make it into a combined XI.
Apr 4, 07:00
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero ruled out of Liverpool clash
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero is ruled out of their Champions League clash at Liverpool.
Apr 3, 16:59
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Emre Can doubtful against Man City, Ragnar Klavan out'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that Ragnar Klavan will miss Wednesday's Champions League clash with Manchester City, while revealing that Emre Can remains doubtful.
Apr 3, 15:34
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan remains grateful to Jurgen Klopp
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says that he remains grateful for the impact that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made on his career.
Apr 3, 14:46
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Frank Lampard compares Leroy Sane to Ryan Giggs
Former Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard says that Leroy Sane is starting to show similarities to Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.
Apr 3, 14:07
Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson: 'Manchester City have weaknesses'
Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson claims that Manchester City showed their "weaknesses" when the Merseyside giants ran out 4-3 winners at Anfield in January.
Apr 3, 11:57
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Manchester City motivated by Liverpool defeat'
Ilkay Gundogan says that Manchester City are motivated to beat Liverpool in Europe after the Merseyside club ended their unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Apr 3, 11:10
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Aymeric Laporte: 'Manchester City must be 100% focused against Liverpool'
Defender Aymeric Laporte says that Manchester City must be "100% focused" to get the better of Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Apr 3, 10:22
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk: 'Mohamed Salah can be unstoppable'
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says that teammate Mohamed Salah is capable of 'beating anyone' as the club prepare to face Manchester City in the Champions League.
Apr 3, 10:11
Jurgen Klopp applauds after the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017
Jurgen Klopp takes responsibility for Liverpool's "dry spell"
Jurgen Klopp takes responsibility for Liverpool's "long dry spell", having yet to win any silverware during his time at Anfield.
Apr 2, 18:45
Sergio Aguero in action during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
Sergio Aguero's record vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Manchester City's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League, Sports Mole looks at Sergio Aguero's record against the Reds.
Apr 2, 18:30
Roberto Firmino and Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Roberto Firmino's record vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino's record against Manchester City ahead of the Champions League tie between the two sides.
Apr 2, 17:00
Sergio Aguero in action during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero could play against Liverpool'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that striker Sergio Aguero could play a part in the team's tie with Liverpool on Wednsday.
Apr 2, 10:45
Jurgen Klopp arrives for the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool have a chance against Manchester City'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp backs his side to impress over two legs against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Apr 2, 09:34
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Pep Guardiola: Liverpool forward trio "almost unstoppable"
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is under no illusion how tough it will be returning from Anfield with a positive result from his side's European clash with Liverpool.
Apr 1, 22:54
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Dirk Kuyt predicts "special" Champions League night against Manchester City
Former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt believes that the Anfield atmosphere could hand the Reds an advantage in their Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City.
Mar 25, 16:59
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester United fans will cheer for City in Champions League'
Vincent Kompany believes that Manchester City will have the backing of some Manchester United fans when they play Liverpool in the Champions League next month.
Mar 24, 16:30
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring during his side's Champions League clash with Sevilla on September 13, 2017
Mohamed Salah: 'Anything can happen against Manchester City'
Mohamed Salah does not fear coming up against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals, despite the 18-point gap between the sides in the Premier League.
Mar 19, 16:08
Roberto Firmino and Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Brendan Rodgers: 'Manchester City, Liverpool tie will be special'
Brendan Rodgers expects a "special" two-legged affair when Manchester City face Liverpool for a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Mar 16, 17:42
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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