Liverpool 0-3 Man City: Gravenberch Red Card Sparks 16-Minute City Blitz at Anfield

Manchester City kept their perfect Premier League start intact with a 3-0 win over 10-man Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The game was goalless and finely balanced for an hour, until Ryan Gravenberch was sent off for a second yellow card in the 62nd minute. City then scored three times in 13 minutes through Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki.

For fans watching across Kenya, the 6:30pm kick-off delivered one of the biggest results of the season so far. City now have six wins from six games and sit three points clear at the top, while Liverpool's unbeaten start is over.

A Tight First Half at Anfield

Liverpool started with energy in front of a loud Anfield crowd and matched City for long spells. Pep-style possession has carried over into the new era at City, and the visitors had most of the ball, finishing with around 65 percent possession. Clear chances were rare, though. Enzo Fernandez tried a curling effort that Alisson saved comfortably, and the teams went in level at 0-0.

The game was also getting physical. Liverpool picked up early bookings, and those cards would come back to hurt them after the break.

Gravenberch Red Card Changes Everything

The turning point came on 62 minutes, when Ryan Gravenberch was shown a second yellow card by referee Chris Kavanagh. Losing their key midfielder left Liverpool stretched, and City punished them almost immediately.

65' Haaland breaks the deadlock

Just three minutes after the red card, Erling Haaland put City ahead. It was another goal for the Norwegian, who has been City's main threat in their unbeaten start.

68' Doku doubles the lead off the bench

Substitute Jeremy Doku made it 2-0 three minutes later, set up by Elliot Anderson. In the space of six minutes, a tense contest had turned into a comfortable afternoon for the visitors.

78' Cherki seals it

Rayan Cherki added the third with 12 minutes left, ending any hope of a Liverpool comeback. City managed the rest of the game calmly and could have scored more.

What the Result Means

City move to 18 points from six matches, three clear of Arsenal, who beat Leeds United 2-1 on Saturday. After a summer of change and questions over the club's future, a perfect start and a statement win at Anfield send a strong message to the rest of the league.

Liverpool stay on nine points and suffer their first league defeat of the season. Arne Slot's side had drawn three of their first five games, and this result leaves them nine points behind the leaders already.

The defeat also continues a painful run against City. The visitors have now won the last four meetings between the clubs, including a 3-0 league win at the Etihad last November, a 2-1 win at Anfield in February and a 4-0 FA Cup victory in April.

Key Takeaways

• Discipline decided it: the game was level until Gravenberch's red card, and City scored three times in the 16 minutes that followed.
• City's bench made the difference, with substitute Doku scoring the crucial second goal.
• City are the only team in the league with a perfect record after six rounds.
• Liverpool will be without Gravenberch for their next league match through suspension.

What's Next

Both sides are back in action on Saturday, October 17. Liverpool travel to Brentford, with kick-off at 5pm Kenyan time, while City host Ipswich Town at the Etihad at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Liverpool vs Man City?

Manchester City won 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Who scored for Man City against Liverpool?

Erling Haaland scored in the 65th minute, substitute Jeremy Doku in the 68th and Rayan Cherki in the 78th.

Who was sent off in Liverpool vs Man City?

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch received a second yellow card in the 62nd minute, leaving his side with 10 men.

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