#1 Liverpool 1-0 Man City
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Liverpool welcomed the Citizens to Anfield on New Year’s Eve in what was arguably the most important game of the year. It was already a hyped clash as it was the first time Klopp and Guardiola faced each other after their bitter-sweet rivalry from Bundesliga days.
It was Liverpool who produced an excellent forward play, as Adam Lallana, operating from the left flank, curled a cross in for Wijnaldum to power home the header in the 8th minute.
The momentum was with the Reds who buzzed around the midfield, chased loose balls and pressed City into mistakes whenever possible and ended the half with their noses in front.
The second half saw a much-improved City performance with chances falling in abundance for both sides. The momentum shifted towards the visitors in the last 30 minutes or so, but a solid defensive performance from Lovren and Klavan helped Liverpool hold on to the lead.
