Manchester City Demolishes Liverpool in Epic Derby ClashManchester City Demolishes Liverpool in Epic Derby Clash In a scintillating encounter that will go down in English football folklore, Manchester City annihilated Liverpool 5-0 in a blockbuster derby clash at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens dominated the contest from the outset, pressing relentlessly and creating countless scoring chances. In the 20th minute, Ilkay Gundogan broke the deadlock with a stunning strike from distance, leaving Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker stranded. Just before half-time, Phil Foden doubled the lead with a clinical finish after a mesmerizing run and pass from Kevin De Bruyne. As Liverpool emerged from the break looking to mount a comeback, City struck with devastating efficiency. Raheem Sterling made it 3-0 in the 49th minute, punishing a Liverpool defensive error. Mohamed Salah’s hopes of a consolation were dashed when he fluffed a penalty kick minutes later. As the game wore on, City continued to torment the visitors. In the 75th minute, Foden completed his brace with a mazy run and composed finish. The rout was sealed when Riyad Mahrez netted a stunning free kick in stoppage time. Liverpool, once the Premier League champions, were left reeling from the humiliation. Their defense was exposed repeatedly, while their attack struggled to find any rhythm. The result leaves City with a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the table, while Liverpool languish in ninth place. Pep Guardiola’s side played with an intensity and precision that belied their recent struggles. De Bruyne, Gundogan, and Foden were in imperious form, creating and scoring goals at will. The victory was a statement of intent from a team determined to regain the Premier League title. For Liverpool, the defeat was a wake-up call. They have now lost four of their last five games in all competitions, raising questions about the team’s form and title credentials. The derby result will undoubtedly fuel the rivalry between these two giants of English football and set the stage for an equally thrilling encounter in the return fixture at Anfield.