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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jonny Weeks

Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester City - in pictures

footy2: Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League
For his first home league fixture of the season, Liverpool's new manager Brendan Rogers has selected Fabio Borini and Luis Suárez up front, with Raheem Sterling providing further attacking intent on his league debut Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
footy: Liverpool's Slovakian defender Martin Sk
It's Liverpool's Slovakian defender Martin Skrtel who is first on the scoresheet in the 34th minute with a powerful header from a corner Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
footy: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel
The Manchester City keeper Joe Hart had little chance of saving it, though he defenders ought to have provided better cover Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters
footy2: Liverpool v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League
The lead lasts into the second half, when Pepe Reina flaps at a cross and the ball strikes Martin Kelly, left. It falls straight to the feet of City's Yaya Touré who sweeps it home. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images
footy: Liverpool's Uruguayan forward Luis Suare
But within three minutes Liverpool's Uruguayan forward Suárez places a precise free-kick around the City wall and beyond the reach of the keeper to restore Liverpool's lead Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
footy: Liverpool v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League
That was a special goal and one that has got Anfield rocking again Photograph: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
footy: Liverpool v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League
Sterling is posing problems on the flank for City Photograph: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
footy: Manchester City's Italian forward Mario
... while Manchester City's Italian forward Mario Balotelli is growing increasingly frustrated. Liverpool are far more effective in their forward play Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
footy: Manchester City's Argentinian forward Ca
But an horrendous, blind back-pass from Skrtel to Reina gives Carlos Tevez a one-on-one chance in the 80th minute ... Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
footy: Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League
And he buries it, leaving Liverpool embarrassed Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
footy: Liverpool v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League
Rodgers looks like he could throttle someone. His team should have won this match, but they have conceded two reckless goals. Final score: 2-2 Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images
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