In a high-intensity return to domestic football following the 2022 World Cup, in the fourth round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) on December 22, 2022 . The match, held at the Etihad Stadium, saw the lead change multiple times as both teams displayed remarkable energy despite the mid-season break. Match Summary
Erling Haaland opened the scoring just 10 minutes into the match, volleying home his 24th goal of the season from a precise Kevin De Bruyne cross.
The start of the second half saw two goals in less than two minutes. Riyad Mahrez restored City's lead at 47 minutes with a clinical strike, only for Mohamed Salah to level the score just 47 seconds later following a blistering counter-attack led by Darwin Nunez . EFL Cup: Manchester City vs Liverpool 3-2 Highl...
Darwin Nunez had several significant chances to equalize again for Liverpool, but he dragged his final big opportunity wide of the far post in the 72nd minute.
The game was characterized by end-to-end action, with Manchester City taking the lead three times and Liverpool equalizing twice before City ultimately secured their place in the quarterfinals. Goal Scorer Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne Fabio Carvalho James Milner Riyad Mahrez Manchester City Mohamed Salah Darwin Nunez Nathan Ake Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne Key Moments In a high-intensity return to domestic football following
Nathan Ake scored the winning goal in the 58th minute, arriving unmarked at the back post to meet another pinpoint delivery from De Bruyne .
Experience the high-intensity goals and key tactical moments from this five-goal classic at the Etihad: The start of the second half saw two
The victory advanced Pep Guardiola's side to the quarter-finals, where they were drawn to face Southampton.