
Result: Wijnaldum fires Liverpool past Man City
Georginio Wijnaldum's eighth-minute header hands Liverpool a 1-0 win over title rivals Manchester City at Anfield, closing the gap on Chelsea to six points.
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Jurgen Klopp hopeful over Jordan Henderson injury
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that captain Jordan Henderson sustained a heel injury during his side's 1-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield.20:14

Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool defence was outstanding'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praises his side's "outstanding" defensive performance during their 1-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield.20:09

Pep Guardiola: 'Difficult after conceding first against Liverpool'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that his side left themselves with an uphill battle after conceding early in their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.20:03

Georginio Wijnaldum happy with winning goal against Manchester City
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum compares his heading ability to that of Alan Shearer following his winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Manchester City.19:54

James Milner hails "gutsy" Liverpool performance
Liverpool defender James Milner admits that his side weren't at their best during their 1-0 win over Manchester City, but describes the result as a "massive victory".19:47
The Match
Match Report
Georginio Wijnaldum's eighth-minute header hands Liverpool a 1-0 win over title rivals Manchester City at Anfield, closing the gap on Chelsea to six points.
Live Commentary
Relive Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City as Georginio Wijnaldum's goal sees the hosts end 2016 in winning fashion at Anfield.
Team News
Sergio Aguero returns to lead the line for Manchester City's trip to title rivals Liverpool.
Head to Head
Mar 2, 2016 8pm
Feb 28, 2016 4.30pm
Liverpool
1-1
Man City
Man City win 3-1 on penaltiesNov 21, 2015 5.30pm
Mar 1, 2015 12pm
Form Guide
Build-up

Pep Guardiola: 'Raheem Sterling must not get distracted'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that Raheem Sterling cannot afford to become distracted by a hostile reception on his return to Anfield.10:45

John Stones in contention for Liverpool clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola suggests that John Stones may be fit in time to face Liverpool at Anfield on New Year's Eve.Dec 30, 21:18

Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero ready for Liverpool clash'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that Sergio Aguero is "ready" to return from a four-game ban against Liverpool at Anfield.Dec 30, 19:29

Pep Guardiola: 'Liverpool are definitely title rivals'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Liverpool are "definitely a contender" for the Premier League title this season.Dec 30, 16:13

Philippe Coutinho still absent from Liverpool squad for Manchester City game
Liverpool will have to make do without influential midfielder Philippe Coutinho for a sixth league game as he is not yet fit to feature against Manchester City.Dec 29, 15:13

Pablo Zabaleta eyeing New Year's Eve return against Liverpool
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta hopes to be back in action in time for his side's New Year's Eve clash with Liverpool after picking up a knee injury.Dec 20, 22:16