Julian Alvarez opens up on Erling Haaland partnership after first Man City goal
Julian Alvarez says he can be Manchester City's versatile man in attack to help win trophies, after coming off the bench to score his first goal in Blue on Saturday.
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Jurgen Klopp impressed with Darwin Nunez impact as Reds claim Community Shield
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was impressed by the impact Darwin Nunez had coming off the bench to turn the Community Shield in his side’s favour against Manchester City.
Man City told how they need to change from last season to get the best out of Erling Haaland
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has explained how Manchester City can play to Erling Haaland's strengths after the Blues lost 3-1 to Liverpool in the Community Shield.
Watch: Trent Alexander-Arnold's Sensational Goal For Liverpool vs Manchester City In Community Shield
It was Liverpool that won the FA Community Shield on Saturday after defeating Manchester City 3-1 at the King Power Stadium. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez scored for the Reds and it was Arnold who opened the scoring for Liverpool through a sensational strike in the 21st minute of the game. The 23-year-old's effort came from outside the 18-yard-box, and City goalkeeper Ederson had no answers for this particular strike.
Klopp and Alexander-Arnold praise 'top player' Nunez for starring role in Community Shield
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold were full of praise for new striker Darwin Nunez after the Uruguayan played a starring role in the 3-1 FA Community Shield victory over Manchester City on Saturday.
Liverpool: Van Dijk annoyed Man City’s players after Mo Salah’s penalty
Fan footage has captured the moment Liverpool’s talismanic centre-back Virgil van Dijk annoyed Manchester City’s players during Saturday’s Community Shield.
Kevin De Bruyne pulls rank to give Erling Haaland a Man City reality check vs Liverpool FC
Haaland moment shows what he can offer CityIt was a quiet domestic debut for Erling Haaland, until a through-ball into the box set him up for a one-on-one with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk for the first time. He held off a challenge from Andy Robertson, shoving him to the floor, and registered Manchester City's first shot on target in the game out of nothing.Moments later, he lost Van Dijk in the area and could have scored from close range, with other half-chances going begging. If the through-balls improve and crosses become more accurate, Haaland will have no problem handling even the best Premier League defenders. This was a subdued performance, but one with plenty of promise and room for improvement.De Bruyne pulls rank on HaalandOn the subject of improving those through-balls, one missed opportunity saw Kevin De Bruyne look to break through the centre, Haaland jumped the gun, and then took too long to get back onside. De Bruyne lost possession and walked off in a sulk, and as soon as play stopped, engaged Haaland in a lengthy talking to on the halfway line to make his point.
Liverpool v Manchester City player ratings: Salah 9, Nunez 8; Haaland 7, Cancelo 4
Darwin Nunez scored a late goal on his debut as Liverpool drew first blood in this season's rivalry with Manchester City with a 3-1 win in Saturday's Community Shield.