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Liverpool 3-0 Man City – The best photos from first-leg win

Published 4 April 2018 · 22:14 BST (UK) · Updated 14 December 2025 · 00:09 GMT (UK)

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Three first half goals earned Liverpool a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night at Anfield.

The Reds blew away their opponents in the first half, scoring three times in the space of 19 minutes to take complete control of the all-English affair.

Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane were all on the scoresheet for Jurgen Klopp’s side, who command a significant advantage in the tie.

More: Reds beat City in first leg

Take a look at a gallery of the best photos from an incredible night at Anfield below…

Liverpool 3-0 Man City - The best photos from first-leg win — PA

Liverpool 3-0 Man City - The best photos from first-leg win — PA

Liverpool 3-0 Man City - The best photos from first-leg win — PA

Liverpool 3-0 Man City - The best photos from first-leg win — PA

Liverpool 3-0 Man City - The best photos from first-leg win — PA

Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City — Image: PA

Liverpool 3-0 Man City - The best photos from first-leg win — PA

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