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Liverpool v Man City player ratings: Florian Wirtz has tough game for Reds

Aadam Patel

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Manchester City defeated Liverpool, extending their perfect start to the season with goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki. The article provides player ratings for Liverpool, noting Florian Wirtz's tough game and Ryan Gravenberch's red card.

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This match report and player ratings offer immediate analysis of a significant Premier League game, impacting team standings and fan perceptions of individual player performances. It highlights key moments and tactical implications of the game, especially for Liverpool's season.

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Figure caption, Highlights: Manchester City beat Liverpool to extend perfect start

Football reporter Published 11 October 2026 Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored as Manchester City inflicted a first defeat for Liverpool on Andoni Iraola.

Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.

Premier League: Man City cruise to statement win at 10-man Liverpool - reaction

Published 21 August Liverpool Alisson : Could do nothing to keep out Erling Haaland's strike then beaten by a beauty from Jeremy Doku and some solid footwork from Rayan Cherki. 5

Ronald Araujo : Got a cheap yellow card early on and will be annoyed that the first two Man City goals came from his side. 5

Virgil van Dijk : Often pushed out of position to help Liverpool deal with getting outnumbered in midfield. Perhaps could have closed Haaland down quicker. 6

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