Manchester City’s three standout performers in emphatic Liverpool win at Anfield

Manchester City made it eight consecutive victories by beating Liverpool at Anfield and retaining sole possession of top spot in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s side can celebrate an important win, although the club still faces the prospect of punishment over 114 financial violations.

The match did not initially suggest that Liverpool were heading for a heavy defeat. However, Manchester City took control after the interval and eventually overwhelmed the home side.

Here are the three players judged to have made the biggest contribution to the victory. Euro-football.ru rated Enzo Maresca’s players on a scale of 10.

Elliot Anderson – 8.0

Manchester City appear to have found a new influential figure in midfield. Elliot Anderson controlled the game through his passing, won possession, helped create attacks, dictated the tempo and switched play towards the wings.

He won 11 duels and drew eight fouls, underlining how difficult he was for Liverpool to contain.

Anderson provided the assist for Jeremy Doku, played a role in Ryan Gravenberch receiving Liverpool’s first booking and began the move for the third goal with a pass into the penalty area for Pep Guardiola.

Rayan Cherki – 8.0

Rayan Cherki finally produced a performance that matched his talent. He completed the rout with an excellent goal, making an intelligent run before leaving Jeremie Frimpong behind and rolling the ball beyond Alisson.

Cherki was rarely beaten in individual situations. He completed three successful dribbles, won seven of his eight duels and recovered possession for Manchester City three times in the middle of the pitch.

Jeremy Doku – 9.0

Jeremy Doku made an immediate impact after coming on. He first completed the work started by Anderson by winning the second yellow card that led to Gravenberch’s dismissal.

With Manchester City facing 10 opponents, Doku became the central figure of the game. Liverpool’s players struggled to keep up with his pace and direct running.

Within 15 minutes, Doku created the opening for Erling Haaland’s goal with a solo run, scored himself and contributed to the third goal. His introduction transformed Manchester City’s attacking threat on the flank and helped turn a competitive match into a comprehensive victory.

The three lowest-rated players

The report also included a separate assessment of the three least effective performers in the match, but no ratings or further details were provided.