Source: Daily_Mail
Jamie Redknapp gives his verdict on Manchester City's win over Liverpool at Eastlands
4-3-3 RULESThe formation of World Cup winners and teams who rule the Champions League won the night. Liverpool played 4-4-2, but the more elusive and flexible 4-3-3 system proved too much for them. Roberto Mancini's team won the midfield and, as a result, they won the game. [LNB]MADE IN ENGLAND Made in England: Barry got City off the mark after Milner's dragback [LNB]Adam Johnson looked very comfortable among the multi-million pound City buys. His role in the first goal, linking with James Milner, showed the quality of his sharp passing and ability on the ball. As they cut through Liverpool, it was finished by Gareth Barry for a quality goal, made in England. [LNB]NOT A GOOD MAN Maybe Javier Macherano must have forgotten where he was when Liverpool came to sign him - in West Ham's reserves. They salvaged his career. How does he repay them? By refusing to play last night. He's a good player, not a great one, but he's certainly not a good man. [LNB]City slickers: Tevez and Milner [LNB]RUNNING MEN With Carlos Tevez and James Milner in the team, City have two players who will run all day. The pair cost £50m between them - that is a lot of money - but as well as the damage they cause at the top end of the pitch, the two of them will chase lost causes. Any team will have to work hard to beat City. [LNB]TOURE DE FORCE Kolo Toure laboured a bit last year. It looked like good business for Arsenal. But he seems sharp to me again. I saw him at Tottenham and he was first class then. I wonder if the other new buys plus the arrival of his brother has taken off the pressure and made him feel more at home. [LNB] Manchester City 3 Liverpool 0: Carlos Tevez and Gareth Barry punish Roy Hodgson's sorry RedsJavier Mascherano exit is price Liverpool pay for missing out on Champions League Javier Mascherano pulled out of Liverpool squad as Barcelona make £12m move for unsettled starLIVERPOOL FC
