Doku Dazzles as Man City Crush Liverpool in Guardiola’s 1,000th Game
What a night it turned out to be at the Etihad! Manchester City delivered a statement performance, cruising to a commanding 3–0 victory over Liverpool in what marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game as a manager. It was a night full of energy, precision, and a touch of brilliance—most of it coming from one man, Jeremy Doku.
From the very first whistle, City looked in complete control. The tone was set early when Erling Haaland had a penalty saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili, but the Norwegian quickly made amends, heading home to score his 99th Premier League goal. That opener seemed to ignite City even more, while Liverpool, under Arne Slot, never really found their footing.
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The first half had its fair share of drama too. Liverpool thought they had equalized when Virgil van Dijk’s header found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside against Andrew Robertson. It was a decision that left Slot fuming on the sidelines, and the sense of injustice only grew when Nico Gonzalez’s deflected strike just before halftime doubled City’s lead. By then, the rhythm and authority were all with Guardiola’s men.
But the real star of the evening was Jeremy Doku. The Belgian winger was simply unstoppable—darting past defenders, twisting and turning with confidence, and creating chances almost at will. His goal in the second half was the perfect reward for an electric display. Cutting in from the left, he fired home with precision to seal a memorable win. Doku’s performance didn’t just earn him the Player of the Match award—it reminded everyone that City are far from a one-man team built around Haaland.
For Liverpool, this defeat was a harsh reminder of how far they still need to go. After impressive wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, they arrived in Manchester full of belief. But instead of continuing that momentum, they were outclassed in every department. Their attack lacked spark, their defense struggled to cope with City’s movement, and the energy just wasn’t there.
As for City, this victory lifted them to second in the Premier League table—just four points behind leaders Arsenal, who dropped points at Sunderland. Guardiola’s side have now picked up more points than any other Premier League team since April, and performances like this show why.
In the end, Pep’s milestone game couldn’t have been more fitting—a tactical masterclass, a showcase of attacking brilliance, and a reminder that Manchester City remain the biggest threat to Arsenal’s title hopes. Jeremy Doku’s dazzling display made sure of that, turning Guardiola’s 1,000th game into yet another memorable chapter in his remarkable career.
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