In the latest instalment of #City30, presented by Nexen, we asked you - the fans - for what was your most memorable game of the Pep Guardiola and Nick Cushing eras.
There were no shortage of contenders, not least our 3-1 Champions League win over Barcelona in 2016, not forgetting that 5-3 Etihad epic against Monaco the same season.
Last term’s 4-3 European clash with Tottenham also clawed at the emotions in every which way possible.
But in the final reckoning the plaudits went to a domestic encounter from last season – our unforgettable 2-1 Premier League triumph at home to Liverpool.
The first game of 2019 proved a real clash of the heavyweights with City seeking to claw back the Merseysiders’ seven-point advantage at the top of the table.
It proved a blockbuster encounter that more than lived up to its billing.
It saw City reignite the Premier League title race as we ended Liverpool’s 20-game unbeaten start to the season and so reduce their lead at the top of the table to four points.
In a pulsating encounter, Sergio Aguero had given City the lead on 40 minutes with a stunning, near-post drive.
That came after a moment of high drama which saw Liverpool forward Sadio Mane hit the City post and John Stones scrambled the ball off the line after his attempted clearance struck goalkeeper Ederson - with data subsequently showing the ball had failed to cross by just 1.12cm.
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But it looked as if both sides would have to settle for a share of the spoils after Roberto Firmino’s stooping header had levelled affairs.
However, Leroy Sane then proved the City match-winner, superbly firing home 18 minutes from time as he collected Raheem Sterling’s pass to power across Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.
It secured a victory that ultimately proved priceless in the final title reckoning and was a night that will live long in the memory.
Thursday’s #City30 topic: The best tackle.
Which tackle or interception of the Guardiola, Cushing or Alan Mahon eras will live long in the memory? We want to hear from you as to which tackle stayed with you the most, and why.
Share your nomination on Twitter @ManCity using the hashtag #City30!
