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LFC Globe’s Manchester City article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Not Up To Our Standard: Arne Slot Reacts To Man City Loss
Arne Slot pulls no punches in his post-match press conference, admitting Liverpool lost their “fighting spirit” during a 4-0 FA Cup humiliation at the Etihad.
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Liverpool Player Ratings vs Man City: FA Cup Heartbreak
Liverpool crash out of the FA Cup Quarterfinals after a frustrating defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad. We rate Arne Slot’s players following a tough day for the defense and a missed Mo Salah penalty.
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Half-Time Report: Haaland Brace Gives Man City 2-0 Lead Over Liverpool
Erling Haaland strikes twice in the first half—including a penalty—to give Manchester City a commanding 2-0 lead at the break. We analyze a frustrating first 45 minutes for Liverpool in the FA Cup.
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Man City vs Liverpool Confirmed Lineups: FA Cup Quarterfinal
The official starting XIs for Liverpool’s FA Cup quarterfinal clash against Manchester City at the Etihad are here. See who Arne Slot has trusted for this massive tie.
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Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Man City: Keys to FA Cup Victory
With Alexander Isak returning and Mohamed Salah ready to start, we break down Arne Slot’s predicted starting XI and the tactical keys to beating Man City at the Etihad.
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Slot Reaction: “Angry” Boss Admits Szoboszlai Error but Slams Referee “Double Standards”
A frustrated Arne Slot admitted he was “angry” after Liverpool’s chaotic 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. The Reds boss conceded that Dominik Szoboszlai’s red card was the correct decision but hit out at officials for ignoring a similar foul on Mohamed Salah earlier in the game.
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3 Things We Learned: Szoboszlai is World Class but “Unfair” Football Costs Liverpool
A stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai wasn’t enough to save Liverpool as a late red card and a controversial Alisson penalty gifted Man City a 2-1 win. From Arne Slot’s tactical gamble to the “unfair” nature of VAR, here are the three key talking points from a chaotic afternoon at Anfield.
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Player Ratings: Szoboszlai Sent Off in Chaos as Alisson Error Gifts City 2-1 Win
A chaotic afternoon at Anfield ended in heartbreak as Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City. Dominik Szoboszlai went from hero to zero—scoring a stunning free-kick before being sent off in stoppage time—while a late Alisson Becker error gifted the visitors the win.
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HT Report: Liverpool Hold Firm as Alisson Denies Haaland in Tense Stalemate (0-0)
Liverpool 0 – 0 Manchester City The game was open from the off with Haaland forcing an Alisson save in the opening minute. Liverpool took opportunities to employ a high press, but it gave City pockets of space when they were able to play out of the back. The momentum started to shift in the…
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Confirmed Liverpool Lineup vs Man City: Slot Sticks with Szoboszlai at Right-Back
he team news is in, and Arne Slot has made a massive call. The Liverpool boss has named an unchanged XI from the win over Newcastle, meaning midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai retains his place at right-back to battle Erling Haaland.
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