"Merseysiders were better at everything": experts react to Liverpool's victory over Manchester City

Liverpool cruised to a 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League's marquee match of round 13.

After the game, Manchester United legend Roy Keane praised Liverpool and their manager, Arne Slot, in an interview with Sky Sports.

“A crucial result for Liverpool and a fantastic performance. City were much worse, while Liverpool were ahead in every department. The hosts were solid defensively. Liverpool had energy, pace, power, and should have scored more goals. They genuinely wanted to keep a clean sheet, and they succeeded. It was an outstanding display from the Merseysiders.

We must commend Arne Slot for the great job he’s doing, but let’s not forget that he inherited a good team. He’s added his personal touch to it. If someone told you Liverpool would be in this position right now, you wouldn’t have believed them.

As for Man City, there was no intensity. Walker switched off for the first goal. Right now, their players seem off their game, and it’s turning into a perfect storm for their opponents.”

The Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher for Sky Sports suggested that Manchester City needs reinforcements in the January transfer window.

“I think this is a mini-crisis at Manchester City. It reminds me of Liverpool two years ago, and I think City might struggle to make the top four.

Looking at Arsenal and Chelsea, how they’re performing right now, I think it will be tough for City to finish above them unless they go into the market in January.

I think whenever there's a week of three Premier League games in a week, a lot can change. Now, no disrespect to Man City, they've been amazing for the last five or six years."

The former Manchester City defender Micah Richards, now an expert on BBC, credited Liverpool’s unity for their victory.

“I wouldn’t call it the end of an era, but City are going through a difficult time. Some players are letting Guardiola down. Today, they were a shadow of their best selves.

Guardiola said he expected a reaction from his players, but he didn’t get it. The first half could have ended 2-0 or 3-0 to Liverpool. Pep will be frustrated. What City has achieved in recent years has been incredible.

But it’s not just about losing to Liverpool; it’s how they lost. I haven’t seen City play like this in a long time. The difference was clear — Liverpool played as one unit, while City looked disjointed and clueless. Everything was a yard off.”

Recall: With this victory, Liverpool now leads the Premier League table with a nine-point advantage over Arsenal and Chelsea. Manchester City trails by 11 points, having lost four consecutive league matches.