Diogo Jota was left to rue LIverpool's second-half showing against Manchester City following their 4-1 defeat.
The Reds made a losing return following the international break and, as a result of the afternoon matches in the Premier League, they slipped to eighth.
Mohamed Salah fired Jurgen Klopp's side in front but the City bit back through Julian Alvarez. Kevin De Bruyne kickstarted a miserable second 45 for the visitors, handing Pep Guardiola's men the lead for the first time immediately after the restart.