Pep Marks 1000th Game in Style as Man City Dismantle Liverpool

Pep Guardiola couldn’t have scripted a better way to celebrate his 1000th game in management. Manchester City marked the milestone in style with a 3–0 victory over Liverpool, a performance that reminded everyone why they’re still the team to beat in the Premier League.

From kickoff, it was all City. The first half had the full package, drama, tension, and pure quality. Erling Haaland surprisingly missed a penalty early on, Virgil van Dijk thought he’d scored only for VAR to intervene, and then Haaland did what Haaland does best, bury one in the net. As halftime loomed, City’s Nico made it 2–0 with a deflected strike, leaving Liverpool chasing shadows.

The second half belonged to one man, Jeremy Doku. The Belgian winger was untouchable, twisting and turning defenders for fun. His dazzling runs finally paid off with a sublime curling finish from outside the box, sealing a man-of-the-match performance and a dominant win for City.

This was control at its finest, from possession to pressing, Pep’s men dictated every second. The result keeps City flying high and sends a strong message to title rivals: milestones or not, they’re still miles ahead.

Other Premier League Results

• Tottenham 2–2 Manchester United: United grabbed a late equalizer to earn a point in North London, their second back-to-back 2–2 draw. Consistent in chaos, if nothing else.
• Sunderland 2–2 Arsenal: The Gunners finally conceded after more than a month of clean sheets. A slip-up Mikel Arteta will hope doesn’t cost them in the title race.
• Chelsea 3–0 Wolves: The Blues cruised at Stamford Bridge, with a confident and clinical display that gave fans something to smile about.

But make no mistake, this weekend belonged to Pep. One thousand games on the touchline, and he’s still setting the standard. City weren’t just celebrating a milestone; they were sending a message, they’re fully back in the title race after a slow start to the season.