Liverpool took a firm hold on their Champions League last 8 first leg as Manchester City were torn separated by a three-goal burst from Jurgen Klopp’s side in the initial 31 minutes at Anfield.

City’s omly Premier League defeat as they move to the verge of the title has been a 4-3 loss at Anfield in January – and they were made to endure yet again notwithstanding Liverpool’s aggression, pressing and potent attack.

Mohamed Salah jumped in the area to score his 38th goal of the season following 12 minutes and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain multiplied their lead eight minutes after the fact when he released a wild shot past Ederson from 20 yards.

Also, the third objective that gives Liverpool such a directing preferred standpoint to take to Etihad Stadium next Tuesday came soon after the half-hour when Sadio Mane rose to head home Salah’s cross.

Liverpool, conceivably vitally, rose up out of the second half without surrendering an away objective, in spite of the fact that damage that constrained Salah off will be a worry.

Anfield was at its most hostile – however there were obnoxious occurrences before the kick-off when fans outside the ground assaulted and harmed the Manchester City group mentor on its way into the stadium, provoking an “open” statement of regret from Liverpool and an examination from Merseyside Police.