Manchester City ran out 3-2 winners in a thrilling, end-to-end Carabao Cup clash against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool who fought valiently until the very end.
It was quite the welcome back for both sets of players as the two long-time title rivals faced off for their first game back after the World Cup break.
The game got off to a rapid start, with Erling Haaland spurning a glorious chance within 30 seconds before his counterpart in the opposite corner Darwin Nunez saw his effort blocked by Aymeric Laporte.
