Liverpool managed to erase some of the pain after losing the final of the League Cup against Manchester City. Liverpool defeated "citizens" with 3: 0 in the derby of the 28th round and prolonged negative series of "citizens" in visits to "Anfield".
So far in the history of the whole rivalry City has only one victory only child in this stadium in all competitions, and on Wednesday night the team of Manuel Pellegrini was not even close to second. For full 90 minutes "sky blue" walked only two precise shots of Simon Mignolet, while on the other hand, James Milner, Roberto Firmin and Adam Lallana scored hits for the winners.
The loss left City on 10 points from the top (with a total of 47 points), and "red" recorded double in the championship after his success with 4: 1 "Etihad" earlier in the campaign. Success climbed team of Jürgen Klopp to 8th position with 41 points.
The clash of "Anfield" was cautiously beginning that nothing bad storm that would fall upon the guests. The team of Manuel Pellegrini felt comfortable while Liverpool had control of the ball several times tried dangerous counterattacks. After 23 minutes Pablo Zabaleta ran very dangerous right to catch the ball and try dangerous kick in the goal area. Simon Mignolet parried but could not catch the ball, which create mild tension.
Seconds later Jesus Navas had no problems to beat the game as left-back in this match Nathaniel Klein. The Spaniard shot centered on the grass at the far post, where step two, not enough time for Sergio Aguero to get their hands filing.
There was a period of some 10 minutes, in which the passions seemed quieted down before Adam Lallana to blow the stands. In the 34th minute, James Milner found his compatriot half of the city, while former captain of Southampton headed for the door. Surprisingly to many he dealt shot with his left foot from about 26-27 meters that went past two players to score Joe Hart did not see in time the ball, he slid to the left post - 1: 0.
Only seven minutes later Liverpool inflicted a second strong slap your opponent. "Red" played out great right where Firmin saw the inclusion of Milner in the middle and found it just in front of Otamendi. The Englishman eliminates defender with his first touch and the second from shooting along the Hart to 2: 0.
Rest between polovremenata fails to visitors, whose goalkeeper had to intervene decisively even in the 48th minute. Then Divock Origi darted right, burst into the penalty area and from shooting from a sharp angle, and Hart's outstretched arm to tip.
Everything about City ended in the 57th minute when Origen was about to lose the ball half the guests. Lala however ran behind him, picked it up and moved forward, then brought Firmin behind the defense. The Brazilian shot without handled the ball, and put it near the left post - 3: 0.
Three minutes after the goal Hart again had to be none after Milner sent a real beater to the door of City. The visitors' keeper managed to tip with one hand, or pouring the ball under the crossbar.
Five minutes before the end of the match Liverpool could extend their lead if Jordan Henderson was a bit more precise in free kick. The captain of the "red" very dangerous shot from about 25 meters, but Hart just watched the ball flew inches past his right post.
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