Liverpool lost 3-1 to Manchester City at Etihad Stadium, extending their winless run in the Premier League to four matches. The result leaves the Reds six points behind second-placed City, who remain in pursuit of the league title. Manchester City scored twice in the first half through Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, with Jeremy Doku adding a third after the break. Liverpool's only reply came from Luis Diaz in the 68th minute. The defeat followed a poor run of form, with the team managing just one point from their previous three league games. Arne Slot, in his second season as manager, now faces growing scrutiny from fans after the club's worst run of results since the 2022-23 campaign. City, already victorious over Liverpool in both league meetings this season, controlled large periods of the game and could have won by a wider margin. Pep Guardiola's side remains unbeaten in their last 12 home matches against Liverpool in all competitions. The loss comes days after Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Manchester City's win keeps pressure on leaders Liverpool, while also boosting their confidence ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid.
When Richard Riakporhe says City will win in 90 minutes, he's not just backing them to win — he's highlighting how much Liverpool are struggling to compete even over a full match. The fact that a boxer, not a pundit, sees the outcome as straightforward speaks volumes about Liverpool's diminished authority. With Salah departing and Slot failing to arrest their slide, the Reds no longer carry the same psychological edge. City, meanwhile, keep proving they are the standard-bearers, especially on home soil.
