Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City: 3 Talking Points after Manchester City's community shield win on penalties

#3 A game of two halves

Liverpool v Man City - FA Community Shield

Manchester City came out all guns blazing and Liverpool were pegged back in the opening exchanges. The Cityzens dominated the first half and had a goal to show for it, as Raheem Sterling's shot crept in despite Alisson Becker's best efforts.

City's midfield ran Liverpool ragged and although the Reds got better as the game progressed, the Premier League champions finished the first half as the better side.

In second half, Liverpool were a completely different side as they gave Manchester City a run for their money. The Reds showed more intent and dominated proceedings since the break, much like their opponents did in the first-half and scored a well deserved equalizer.

Joel Matip latched on to Virgil van Dijk's lofted cross to head the ball in as the Reds drew level late on. The encounter between the last season's treble winners and the European Champions was further proof that football is indeed a game of two-halves.