Liverpool 0-3 Man City: Haaland, Doku and Cherki score after Gravenberch red as City make it six from six

Manchester City kept their perfect Premier League start intact with a 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, 11 October, scoring all three goals after Ryan Gravenberch was sent off early in the second half. Erling Haaland, substitute Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki struck in a decisive spell as Enzo Maresca's leaders moved to 18 points from six games, three clear of Arsenal, and handed Andoni Iraola his first defeat as Liverpool manager.

A goalless first half, then a red card

The opening 45 minutes were even, with Liverpool pressing well and both goalkeepers, Alisson and Gianluigi Donnarumma, called into action. The game turned shortly after the hour when Gravenberch, already booked, was shown a second yellow card for a late challenge on Doku. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was among those critical of the decision on Sky Sports, but Liverpool had to play the final half-hour with ten men.

City punished them almost immediately. Haaland reacted first when a Doku effort was blocked, finishing from close range. Doku then added a second in the 68th minute, cutting in from the right and curling into the top corner. Cherki completed the scoring in the 78th minute, beating Jeremie Frimpong with a step-over and drag-back before finishing after a neat exchange involving Josko Gvardiol.

Numbers that sum up City's afternoon

City controlled the ball once they had the extra player, finishing with around 65% possession and more than 550 passes, according to match data published by 101 Great Goals. Liverpool actually had more shots on target (six to City's four), a sign of how lively they were before the dismissal, but they could not beat Donnarumma.

The result was City's second straight league win at Anfield, following their 2-1 victory there in February, and the club say it is the first time they have won back-to-back league games at Anfield since January 1953. Six wins from six also matches the best start to a managerial reign in Premier League history.

Liverpool's frustration

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk felt the dismissal was the turning point, telling reporters that "the red card changed the game". Iraola argued his side had been the better team before going down to ten men and was unhappy with the booking that led to Gravenberch's exit. Liverpool were already without Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai, though Iraola said those injuries are not serious.

The defeat leaves Liverpool on nine points from six matches (two wins, three draws, one loss), nine behind City.

What comes next

Both clubs switch to the Champions League midweek. City host Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, 14 October, at 8pm UK time, which is 3am on Thursday, 15 October, in Malaysia. Liverpool travel to Austria to face LASK in midweek. In the league, Liverpool visit Brentford on Saturday, 17 October.

Off the pitch, this was City's first league match since an independent commission's verdict against the club, with an appeal and a sanctions hearing still to come.

Key takeaways

• Manchester City won 3-0 at Anfield on 11 October 2026 with goals from Haaland, Doku (68') and Cherki (78').
• All three goals came after Ryan Gravenberch's second yellow card shortly after the hour.
• City have 18 points from six games and lead Arsenal by three points.
• It was Andoni Iraola's first defeat as Liverpool manager; Liverpool have nine points.

FAQ

What was the score in Liverpool vs Man City? Manchester City won 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, 11 October 2026. It was 0-0 at half-time.

Why was Ryan Gravenberch sent off? He received a second yellow card for a late challenge on Jeremy Doku early in the second half, leaving Liverpool with ten men for roughly the last 30 minutes.

When do City play PSG in Malaysia time? City host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League at 3am on Thursday, 15 October, Malaysia time (8pm Wednesday in the UK).

Sources: Sky Sports, Manchester City FC, NBC Sports, beIN Sports, 101 Great Goals