Liverpool's defence of the Carabao Cup came to an end after they were beaten by Manchester City on Thursday night.
City led on three separate occasions and sealed a quarter-final place with a 3-2 victory at the Etihad. This was the first time both sides had played a competitive game since the middle of November.
Erling Haaland fired City ahead before Fabio Carvalho drew the Reds level with a smart finish 10 minutes after the forward’s opener. But Riyad Mahrez restored the hosts' lead less than a minute into the second-half.
LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Thiago and Mohamed Salah impress but 'bag of nerves' struggles vs Man City
However, City’s lead only lasted two minutes as Mohamed Salah quickly responded to send the Liverpool travelling support at the Etihad wild. But City secured their place in the final eight when Nathan Ake headed in Kevin de Bruyne's inviting cross at the far post.
The ECHO’s chief Liverpool writer, Ian Doyle, has already handed out his own player ratings, and now it’s your chance to do the same. Use our custom-designed widget to rate each member of the Reds' squad from one to 10.
Liverpool return to Premier League action on Monday evening when they make the trip to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa. The Reds then face Leicester City at Anfield four days later.
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