Manchester City Annihilate Liverpool 5-0 in Premier League HumiliationManchester City Annihilate Liverpool 5-0 in Premier League Humiliation Manchester City delivered a devastating blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes with a comprehensive 5-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The reigning champions utterly dominated the visiting Reds, who were humbled in a performance that will raise serious questions about their title credentials. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City in the 20th minute, converting from close range after a brilliant assist from Kevin De Bruyne. The Norwegian’s goal was a sign of things to come, as City continued to create chances at will. Just five minutes later, Riyad Mahrez doubled the lead with a stunning strike from outside the box. Liverpool’s defense was powerless to stop the Algerian’s effort, which flew into the top corner. The hosts went into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead, as Phil Foden added to the scoreline with a clinical finish in the 36th minute. Liverpool’s hopes of a comeback were extinguished in the second half, as Haaland struck again in the 67th minute, making it 4-0. The rout was complete when Julian Alvarez scored City’s fifth in the 81st minute, leaving Liverpool’s players and supporters shell-shocked. The Reds were forced to endure the indignity of watching their bitter rivals celebrate an emphatic victory on their own hallowed turf. This result is a major setback for Liverpool, who are now 14 points behind City in the Premier League standings. With just 15 games remaining, it seems highly unlikely that the Reds will be able to bridge the gap and retain their title. For Manchester City, this victory was a statement of intent. The reigning champions have shown that they are still the team to beat in the Premier League, and they will be determined to reclaim the title they lost to Liverpool last season.
