The Reds, coming off an international break, were thoroughly outclassed at the Etihad Stadium despite employing an interesting 4-2-2-2 tactical formation. With Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike up front, Liverpool initially looked promising but couldn't capitalize on chances.
The defeat intensifies pressure on their upcoming Champions League tie against Paris St. Germain, with Salah having already announced plans to leave the club at season's end.