#3 Both teams burst into life in the second-half
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After a somewhat tepid 1st half in terms of shots on target and goals, as is the norm in this fixture, Gael Clichy conceded a penalty for fouling Roberto Firmino and the game burst into life. James Milner sent the Caballero the wrong way and slotted his second penalty in Manchester this season to give Liverpool the lead. Another chance fell to Firmino through a superb reverse pass from Coutinho but the Brazilian could not beat Caballero who was immense in the game.
City made Liverpool pay for that miss as Kevin De Bruyne combined with David Silva to deliver a superb ball for Aguero to tap in, with the goal being similar to Ashley Barnes’ goal that Liverpool conceded last week against Burnley. This was Aguero’s fifth consecutive goal against Liverpool at the Etihad, showing his record against the Reds. That equaliser further opened up the game as City once again found their rhythm and started stringing passes together.
Yaya Toure was constantly hustled by Lallana along with the Liverpool midfield and was eventually replaced by Bacary Sagna, who slotted in his natural right-back position and Fernandinho moved to central midfield. Despite both teams continuing to threaten, neither could find the back of the net.
