Page 3 - EPL 2016/17: Liverpool 1 - 0 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

EPL 2016/17: Liverpool 1 - 0 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrate victory during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on December 31, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — Jurgen Klopp celebrating Liverpool’s win with goalscorer Georginio Wijnaldum

#3 City threatened to equalise in second half but couldn’t score

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: David Silva of Manchester City is chased down by Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on December 31, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — David Silva tried to lift his side in the second half

After a very indifferent first half, Manchester City tried to turn around things after the break. Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Raheem Sterling had attempts on Liverpool’s goal but none of them managed to trouble Simon Mignolet much.

Jordan Henderson’s injury in the 64th minute saw the Liverpool captain being replaced by Divock Origi and Liverpool’s system changed. There were a few moments of concern for Klopp as City tried to take control of possession with David Silva pulling the strings and Liverpool having a period of sloppy play. However, City failed to capitalise during this period and ultimately fizzled out and failed to find the equaliser.