Manchester City Crush Liverpool 3-0 in Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th Match

November 10, 2025 – Manchester City delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, marking Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game as a manager. The triumph, witnessed at the Etihad Stadium, showcased City’s resurgence and exposed Liverpool’s early-season vulnerabilities under Arne Slot.

Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a clinical penalty, followed by a second goal from open play in the 29th minute, reinforcing his status as a Premier League powerhouse. The Norwegian’s brace highlighted his growing influence against top-tier opposition. Nico González extended the lead with a precise strike in the 45+3 minute, capitalizing on a well-orchestrated move. Jérémy Doku sealed the rout in the 63rd minute with a stunning curling shot, earning widespread praise for his dynamic wing play.

The result ended City’s four-game winless streak against Liverpool, securing their first clean sheet in 14 meetings across all competitions since April 2023. For Liverpool, the defeat underscored defensive concerns, with Mohamed Salah failing to register a goal or assist for the first time in a Premier League clash against City. City rise to second in the standings, while Liverpool face a challenging recovery during the upcoming international break.