Manchester City Inflicts Heavy Defeat on Host Liverpool

- «United» records its worst start in the English Premier League in 40 years

League leaders Manchester City inflicted a heavy 3-0 defeat on hosts Liverpool on Sunday evening, in the climax of Matchday 6 of the English Premier League.

City benefited from the red card shown to Liverpool’s Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch (62nd minute), scoring their three goals through Norway’s Erling Haaland (65th), Belgium’s Jeremy Doku (68th), and France’s Riyad Mahrez (78th). This marked their sixth consecutive victory, lifting their tally to 18 points at the top of the table, three points clear of title holders Arsenal. Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the current season and remained on 9 points in ninth place.

Crystal Palace finally broke their winless streak against visitors Nottingham Forest, securing their first league victory over them in 12 previous meetings, with a 3-1 scoreline.

Substitute Algerian international Mohamed Bouldini rescued Hull City from defeat against visitors Everton, equalizing at 2-2 in the 74th minute after coming on in the 64th.

Tottenham sit in 18th place with 3 points and no wins, while «United» have accumulated 6 points after just one league victory, recording their worst start in 40 years, increasing pressure on manager Michael Carrick.