Received wisdom will say Mané’s red card killed the game, placing an asterisk against all that followed. Liverpool’s best player was sent off for catching Ederson with a recklessly raised boot as he ran through on goal. The red card did not kill Liverpool’s game. Similarly the best parts of City’s game may also go a little under the radar thanks to that red card. Red card or not, there was a clear sign at the Etihad of how City will hope to keep on winning from here.

Source: The Guardian September 10, 2017 21:22 UTC