
The Digest:
Manchester City delivered a commanding performance in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th managerial game, defeating Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to climb to second place in the Premier League. Jeremy Doku starred with a sensational goal and dominant wing play, overshadowing even Erling Haaland's record-equaling 99th Premier League strike.
Key Points:
- Guardiola celebrated his 1,000th game as manager with a comprehensive victory
- Jeremy Doku scored a spectacular goal and earned Player of the Match honors
- Erling Haaland netted his 99th Premier League goal despite a missed penalty
- Nico González added a deflected second goal before halftime
- Liverpool had a Virgil van Dijk equalizer controversially disallowed for offside
- City now sit four points behind leaders Arsenal after their Sunderland draw
- Performance establishes City as the main title challenger to Arsenal
Sources: Sky Sports