Manchester City’s unbeaten run comes to an abrupt end at Anfield

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City came up short for the first time this season when they turned out against the quick-footed guile of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. The Citizens lost 4-3 on the day, in an exhilarating fixture that brought a swift and abrupt end to Guardiola’s quest for Premier League invincibility.

 

Liverpool fans had every reason to be pleased when they woke up the following morning…

 

Manchester City, unbeaten in the Premier League all season, having won away at Chelsea and away at Manchester United, torn apart in 5 minutes at Anfield this afternoon. A nervy ending, but this was proper football. This was Klopp’s football. This is Liverpool.

— Oliver Bond (@Oliver__Bond) January 14, 2018

 

Both defences were deemed almost useless in light of their attacking opposition…

 

I like how we rewrite history to fit narratives. Liverpool vs City was hugely entertaining, but the level of defensive work was highly embarrassing. Almost each goal was embedded in mistakes. Yet we talk about ‘greatness’? It was fun. It certainly wasn’t great. #LIVMCI

— Rob Blanchette (@_Rob_B) January 15, 2018

 

…a notion that was summarized perfectly by the current Liverpool manager…

 

Jurgen Klopp summing up everyones feelings after Liverpool vs Man City yesterday…

“What the f**k was that”? pic.twitter.com/InCzf9GmxS

— FootballMargin (@FootballMargin) January 15, 2018

 

Manchester City were on a fantastic run until this match of course…

 

Liverpool stop the Manchester City train pic.twitter.com/ZZKNKjMM6K

— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 14, 2018

 

…and whilst the Premier League title charge remains well and truly on for Guardiola…

 

I hope to see City lose again but is there any other team that can do what Liverpool did?

— Fazriena Chamberlaina (@fazri3na) January 15, 2018

 

…a cloud of doubt has suddenly risen over the Etihad…

 

Invincible season over ❌
Man City still winless at Liverpool in 15 years ❌
Set to miss out on Sanchez ❌

Quite the Blue Monday for Pep… pic.twitter.com/gmY8J7yogu

— TheFootballRepublic (@TheFootballRep) January 15, 2018

 

Now Manchester City must look towards maintaining their strong form in Europe…

 

Hard to think of another PL team that could replicate what Liverpool did to City yesterday. But while title race unaffected – will be interesting to see if anyone tries that approach in the Champions League latter stages.

— Simon Evans (@sgevans) January 15, 2018

 

Although Guardiola’s side fell fundamentally short for the first time this season…

 

Incredible to think some are trying to discredit Liverpool's win over City on account of all four goals resulting from mistakes. That's how pressing works – you force errors as to increase turnovers. A fundamental part of both Klopp and Guardiola's philosophy.

— Kevin (@VoetbalKev) January 15, 2018

 

…no one can say that Liverpool vs Manchester City wasn’t a fantastic game of football for everybody involved…

 

Great game at Anfield. Liverpool incessant, attacking and fully deserved winners. Manchester City still so brave in possession even when behind. Kept going and even shredded a few nerves in the closing minutes. Top quality from first to last.

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) January 14, 2018

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