After a superb pre-match light show at the Etihad, the fireworks transferred onto the pitch as Pep Guardiola‘s side made an electric start under the floodlights and took the lead after just ten minutes.
Kevin de Bruyne‘s accurate cross was met by the flying Erling Haaland, who claimed his 24th goal of season with an acrobatic near post finish.
Ten minutes later, the visitors roared back and levelled through a composed finish from Fabio Carvalho.
The frantic pace continued after the interval, with Riyad Mahrez putting us back ahead with a trademark curling strike into the far corner.
However, just seconds later, Mohamed Salah equalised for the Merseyside club again, tapping into an empty net after great work from Darwin Nunez.
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Just before the hour mark, we took the lead for the third time, as Nathan Ake powerfully headed in from De Bruyne‘s magical cross.
The win sees City into the final eight of the competition!
View the best images from the victory via our gallery below.
