The highly anticipated Carabao Cup matchup between Manchester City and Liverpool did not disappoint, providing a thrilling contest filled with drama. In his post-match interview, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp dubbed the clash 'spectacular', and it's difficult to argue with that assessment.The players on both sides did not hold back, delivering an intense and physical five-goal battle. The game was marked by a few tense moments, including a heated confrontation between Fabinho and Rodri, but overall, it was an exciting clash that was all about football.Erling Haaland did not disappoint, as he provided the opening goal of the game inside ten minutes, thanks to a Kevin De Bruyne cross. The Belgium international put his failed World Cup campaign behind him and provide a brace of assists for the Cityzens on the night.Liverpool fell behind twice, to goals from Erling Haaland and Riyad Mahrez, but fought back and equalised, thanks to Fabio Carvalho and Mohamed Salah. However, they were unable to stop De Bruyne, who proved to be a constant tormentor. He sealed the win for City by providing a remarkable cross for Nathan Ake, who finished it off with a well-placed header.City played with more cohesion and looked sharper and more dangerous, with De Bruyne and Gundogan leading the way in midfield. Rico Lewis, 18, also stood out with his impressive performance at right-back.Here's how Twitter reacted to Manchester City's win over Liverpool:Andrew Beasley@BassTunedToRedSalah is now one goal behind Dalglish for Liverpool, having played 239 fewer games.1288116Salah is now one goal behind Dalglish for Liverpool, having played 239 fewer games.🔰@UtdRyan_There’s only one way to stop Kevin De Bruyne & that’s to stick a Belgium kit on him.47416There’s only one way to stop Kevin De Bruyne & that’s to stick a Belgium kit on him.The Redmen TV@TheRedmenTVDifficult night for Darwin in front of goal but he was excellent for Salah's goal!Let's not forget how we were all lauding him before the World Cup #YNWA19511Difficult night for Darwin in front of goal but he was excellent for Salah's goal!Let's not forget how we were all lauding him before the World Cup 🔴#YNWA https://t.co/WEY88ZuyCRRed@TaintlessRedbtw I don't like Elliott's new habit of shaking his head whenever he gets substituted. You're not a world class Mo Salah or Sadio Mané chasing scoring records with exceptional fitness history so wanting to play more minutes. Improve first. Become world class first. Then we'll see14314btw I don't like Elliott's new habit of shaking his head whenever he gets substituted. You're not a world class Mo Salah or Sadio Mané chasing scoring records with exceptional fitness history so wanting to play more minutes. Improve first. Become world class first. Then we'll seeM.Salah11@fcsalah11Salah scores then gives Gomez tactical instructions, leadership quality 15625Salah scores then gives Gomez tactical instructions, leadership quality 👑https://t.co/6CmOaywpIy-@PassLikeThiagoThiago, Konaté, Salah & Alisson are the only ones who give me a little faith in getting something out of the season The rest of them are so spineless81351Thiago, Konaté, Salah & Alisson are the only ones who give me a little faith in getting something out of the season The rest of them are so spinelessTom Little@TomL1ttle_Darwin was so poor in front of goal today no denying thatBut let’s not act like Salah, Mane and the rest haven’t had games like that, especially SadioDon’t think I’ve forgot Napoli 18/1961547Darwin was so poor in front of goal today no denying thatBut let’s not act like Salah, Mane and the rest haven’t had games like that, especially SadioDon’t think I’ve forgot Napoli 18/19kobserving1@kobserving11nunez was put through on goal 6 times in this game. the only time he did not shoot and salah was up there close to him lfc scored.nunez missed the other 5 shots.2811nunez was put through on goal 6 times in this game. the only time he did not shoot and salah was up there close to him lfc scored.nunez missed the other 5 shots.SIXTEEN YEARS 🇬🇭🇳🇬@_16_yearsI hate to say this but I have seen the light, Lauren James is better than Mohammed Salah in terms of goal scoring.4017I hate to say this but I have seen the light, Lauren James is better than Mohammed Salah in terms of goal scoring.ESPN UK@ESPNUK Premier League Community Shield Carabao CupMo Salah has now scored against Man City in three different competitions this season 2112134✅ Premier League✅ Community Shield✅ Carabao CupMo Salah has now scored against Man City in three different competitions this season 😯 https://t.co/1XrzpYo5avMark Ogden@MarkOgden_Rodri has kicked out at Fabio Carvalho tonight and now over-reacted to a challenge by Fabinho. Lucky to just get one yellow card20614Rodri has kicked out at Fabio Carvalho tonight and now over-reacted to a challenge by Fabinho. Lucky to just get one yellow cardBiggies Malls 2.0@Biggies_MaIIsIn the first half, Rodri kicked out whilst on the floor then jumped up and shoved Carvalho in the chest…and Coote gave Man City the free kick.We shouldn’t be surprised that he hasn’t given a blatant penalty.25210In the first half, Rodri kicked out whilst on the floor then jumped up and shoved Carvalho in the chest…and Coote gave Man City the free kick.We shouldn’t be surprised that he hasn’t given a blatant penalty.James Pearce@JamesPearceLFCFT: Man City 3 #LFC 2: The Carabao Cup holders are knocked out at the Etihad. Left to rue those missed chances from Nunez and the shoddy defending that enabled Haaland, Mahrez and Ake to score. The Reds had dug deep to twice level through Carvalho and Salah. A missed opportunity.69774FT: Man City 3 #LFC 2: The Carabao Cup holders are knocked out at the Etihad. Left to rue those missed chances from Nunez and the shoddy defending that enabled Haaland, Mahrez and Ake to score. The Reds had dug deep to twice level through Carvalho and Salah. A missed opportunity.17@DxBruyneSZNRodri won this debate88233Rodri won this debate https://t.co/nlhvZGODXPRafael Hernández 🐐🇦🇷@RafaelH117Rodri’s been one of the world’s best players for almost two years now.56123Rodri’s been one of the world’s best players for almost two years now.james@registarodriRodri might be the best cdm we've seen in this league36821Rodri might be the best cdm we've seen in this leagueA🤾🏽‍♂️@AkzyyRodri beefing people the same age as the kids he bunks with in hostels, loser70832Rodri beefing people the same age as the kids he bunks with in hostels, loserEllis Platten - AwayDays@ellis_plattenThe Haaland, Mbappe, Gnonto era is going to be so much fun.36012The Haaland, Mbappe, Gnonto era is going to be so much fun.Tribal_Chief 🤡👹@D_Tribal_ChiefNa this Nunez them dey compare with Haaland?!! 4112Na this Nunez them dey compare with Haaland?!! 😂😂😂⁹@ErlingRoIeThe best ST in the world. Erling Haaland108141The best ST in the world. Erling Haaland https://t.co/LbKe18ECdb¹⁰@SxrgioSZNI’ll never get over the fact that Liverpool fans had the balls to compare Darwin Nunez to Erling Haaland 92037I’ll never get over the fact that Liverpool fans had the balls to compare Darwin Nunez to Erling Haaland 😭😭Kobby Founda🇬🇭@Founda__Haaland is celebrating a carabao quarter finals spot as if he just won the World Cup, such a shameless lad.6321Haaland is celebrating a carabao quarter finals spot as if he just won the World Cup, such a shameless lad.Bad Man Betting@BadManBettingFew months ago people were comparing Nunez with Haaland. Lad can't finish his dinner.19615Few months ago people were comparing Nunez with Haaland. Lad can't finish his dinner.Radman@Radmanx23The contrast in quality between Haaland and Darwin Nunez is staggering. Almost laughable how during the pre season, the media was trying to create a rivalry between them 56938The contrast in quality between Haaland and Darwin Nunez is staggering. Almost laughable how during the pre season, the media was trying to create a rivalry between them 😂 https://t.co/lcIyDsnzeJEden@theKloppEnd_This app switches opinions on nunez wayy too quickly after each game. No one stays consistent (including nunez tbf LMAOO)29713This app switches opinions on nunez wayy too quickly after each game. No one stays consistent (including nunez tbf LMAOO)The Pep@GuardiolaTweetsPeople always focus on Pep and Man City at Anfield, but when was the last time Klopp and Liverpool won at Etihad?12314People always focus on Pep and Man City at Anfield, but when was the last time Klopp and Liverpool won at Etihad?The Pep@GuardiolaTweetsPep and Klopp during the Carabao Cup today #Pep27314Pep and Klopp during the Carabao Cup today #Pep https://t.co/TlgqdGEPcdWatch LFC@Watch_LFCPep Guardiola: "It's not easy to keep the ball against Liverpool because they have a defensive structure that is the most difficult I've ever faced in my career."16515Pep Guardiola: "It's not easy to keep the ball against Liverpool because they have a defensive structure that is the most difficult I've ever faced in my career." https://t.co/HNgqLzGY0USimon Stone@sistoney67Pep Guardiola says Rico Lewis 'will be a magnificent player for @ManCity in the next decade'.19914Pep Guardiola says Rico Lewis 'will be a magnificent player for @ManCity in the next decade'.Henry Winter@henrywinterManchester City look primed for the second half of the season. Haaland fresh, De Bruyne on a mission, Rodri class, strength in depth, some promising kids. #MCFC26414Manchester City look primed for the second half of the season. Haaland fresh, De Bruyne on a mission, Rodri class, strength in depth, some promising kids. #MCFCManchester City knock out injury-plagued holdersThe victory earned Manchester City a spot in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup, but more importantly, it gave them their first win in six games against their arch-rivals.The holders, despite being plagued by injuries to key players like Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, and Roberto Firmino, refused to go down without a fight and kept coming back for more.They will have been pleased with the efforts of Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho, who marked their return to competitive action with goals. However, their efforts weren't enough on the night, as Jurgen Klopp's defence failed to hold off the marauding attacks from Pep Guardiola's men.Liverpool will next be in action in the Premier League when they visit Aston Villa on Boxing Day. City will travel to Leeds United in the league three days later.