Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Score and Reaction from 2016 Premier League Match

Liverpool won Saturday’s Premier League clash of the titans against Manchester City, as Georginio Wijnaldum scored the only goal in the 1-0 triumph.

The Dutchman struck early with a well-placed header, and the Reds dominated the bulk of the first half. City improved after the break, but they barely mustered major chances and never came close to an equaliser.

As the Reds’ official Twitter account shared, manager Jurgen Klopp opted to start Emre Can in midfield, while Divock Origi stayed on the bench:

#LFC team v @ManCity: Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Can, Lallana, Mane, Firmino #LIVMCI

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 31, 2016

Sergio Aguero returned from suspension for the Citizens and took his place in the starting XI:

TEAM NEWS with @haysworldwide #lfcvcity #mcfc pic.twitter.com/XsMatgtghI

— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 31, 2016

As expected, Raheem Sterling was jeered every time he got near the ball, but the England international had a bright start, using his raw pace to great effect. He forced an early free-kick and put plenty of pressure on James Milner, who put team-mate Ragnar Klavan in trouble with a bad pass, resulting in a first booking for the latter.

City’s bright start didn’t last long, however, as it took the hosts just eight minutes to take the lead. In-form Adam Lallana fired a great cross into Wijnaldum, who somehow outjumped the City defenders to nod home.

Per Joe.co.uk’s Tony Barrett, the Dutchman has been a major factor for the Reds of late:

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