10′
The resulting Liverpool set-piece from the right is ultimately wasted, but the Reds come again. Barcola is found on the left, jinks and drives, before his pass inside is deflected out for a corner by a back-tracking Anderson.
Guehi is harried relentlessly by Koumas, enough to see the England defender fall on the ball on his own byline. He’s penalised for handball, while a dissenting Araujo is booked for waving an imaginary yellow card.
7′
City gradually push out of their half for the first time now, as Anderson strides through the centre. A ball is pinged towards Haaland, but Jacquet mops up well.
5′
Araujo is the target down the right as Van Dijk tries to lift a cute ball over. Alas, it’s just too far for the Uruguayan. City take on possession at the back from the restart, yet every touch is greeted with noise. This’ll be a real test of nerves for Maresca’s men.
4′
Koumas drives forward with intent and finds Wirtz. He opts against shooting, and his eventual slide-rule pass to Kerkez on the left byline is just too far in front. In the next phase, Donnarumma floats a goal kick out for a throw to bring more jeers from the home faithful.
2′
The first flash of brilliance greets this restless home crowd, as Munoz slaloms in from the right. He just can’t get a shot off, but it’s very positive play before Araujo brings cheers with a big challenge to put the ball out for a City throw.
