Manchester City vs Liverpool, Champions League - as it happened: Jurgen Klopp's men progress to last four
Re-live all the action from the Etihad Stadium
Manchester City must overturn a 3-0 deficit in the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool or risk yet another European failure under Pep Guardiola, after enduring one of their worst week’s since the manager took over last season.
Having been roundly blown away by Liverpool in last week’s first leg, City then managed to lose the Manchester derby 3-2 against fierce rivals United, despite taking an early 2-0 lead, to prevent them from securing the Premier League title. With their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread, another defeat tonight at the Etihad Stadium will raise serious concerns about this current side.
Liverpool will need to prove that they can recreate the type of performance that decimated City last week away from Anfield though, with Jürgen Klopp’s side facing their own test after securing such an impressive victory. With doubts over star player Mohamed Salah’s fitness, Klopp will hope to see a defensive shutout to guarantee Liverpool’s progression to the semi-finals for the first time since 2008.
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What time does it start?
Manchester City vs Liverpool kicks off at the Etihad Stadium at 19:45 BST.
Where can I watch it?
The Champions League quarter-final second leg will be shown live on BT Sport 2 from 19:00 BST.
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Champions League quarter-final second leg, brought to you from the Etihad Stadium where Liverpool take a 3-0 aggregate lead into the tie against Manchester City.
Before we commence with all our preview coverage of tonight's match, let's look back on that incredible game last week that saw Liverpool fire out of the blocks and put three goals past City in the space of 31 minutes. Miguel Delaney was there to watch the action unfold, and we wouldn't blame him if he didn't believe what he was witnessing...
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of tonight's huge Champions League quarter-final clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, as the hosts attempt to overturn a three-goal deficit following last week's incredible first leg at Anfield.
We'll have the team news for you in 10 minutes.
Well, to say that Pep Guardiola has gone with an attacking team tonight would be an understatement.
The Spaniard has opted for a back three, with David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus all starting further forward for City.
For Liverpool, it's almost the same team that blew the Premier League leaders away at Anfield last week, but with Gini Wijnaldum starting in place of the suspended Jordan Henderson.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard could be in for a nervy night...
Manchester City vs Liverpool at the Etihad - last five meetings
- Manchester City 5-0 Liverpool, September 2017
- Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool, March 2017
- Manchester City 1-4 Liverpool, November 2015
- Manchester City 3-1 Liverpool, August 2014
- Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool, December 2013
Rio Ferdinand surprised by Aguero's omission
"If I was a centre-half for Liverpool, I'd be delighted to see Aguero on the bench.
"I thought he'd play tonight. All the things are going in Liverpool's favour at the moment.
"They will be looking at City's team and thinking, 'this is a difficult game, yes, but we've got the players."
Quotes from BT Sport
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