A crestfallen Jurgen Klopp labelled Liverpool 's woeful second-half display against Manchester City "unacceptable," having been thrashed 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
The Reds initially took the lead thanks to Mohamed Salah 's first-half goal but Julian Alvarez soon responded for City with a slick equaliser. Quick-fire strikes from Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan then gave the hosts a two-goal lead after the break, setting up Jack Grealish to secure the win which moves City within five points of Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Klopp was left dismayed by Liverpool's change in performance level, telling BBC Sport : "The first half was one we've seen a few times when we've played here. City always have more possession, but we had spells. We played calm, composed and caused them problems.
