We could be more productive in shooting, maybe people need to arrive more in the box. But we played a fantastic team and put together a really good performance. The first half was 50/50 and set pieces made the difference.

Pep Guardiola explains Erling Haaland’s absence from Manchester City squad in defeat to Liverpool - The Norwegian striker was ruled out of the Premier League clash due to injury

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City were "really good" against Liverpool despite slipping to a 2-0 defeat at the Etihad. Despite enjoying plenty of possession, the champions appeared toothless in attack in the absence of the injured Erling Haaland.