Slick Manchester City too strong for Liverpool
Monday, August 25, 2014
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Sergio Agüero struck 23 seconds after coming on following two Stevan Jovetić goals as champions Manchester City FC laid down a marker with a 3-1 victory over Liverpool FC.
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• Stevan Jovetić scores either side of half-time for Manchester City FC, the second a lovely 19-pass move involving nine players, in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool FC.
• Sergio Agüero makes it 3-0 midway through the second period, scoring only 23 seconds after replacing Edin Džeko.
• Visitors Liverpool pull one back late on, Pablo Zabelata putting into his own net as Joe Hart parries Rickie Lambert's header against his knee.
• Former City striker Mario Balotelli watches in the stands after completing his move to Liverpool earlier on Monday.
• Champions City make it two wins from two this season while Liverpool, runners-up last term, remain on three points.
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