The hosts were much more threatening in the second half with Hugo Ekitike going close on a couple of occasions. He missed a couple of big chances, including a free header from close range, as Liverpool ramped up their search for an opening goal. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTLiverpool player ratings vs Man City Alisson Becker - 3Couldn't have done much about the late equaliser but clattered into Marmoush for the penalty, which ended up costing his team. Dominik Szoboszlai - 6Struggled as the emergency right-back at times but scored an incredible free-kick that deserved to be the winner. Florian Wirtz - 6Took a while to get himself involved in the game with City firmly on top.

Source: Express February 08, 2026 18:44 UTC