In response to goading from Liverpool fans, Pep Guardiola held up six fingers to indicate the six Premier League titles he has won since arriving in England. "Anfield thrives on winding up managers and I think there was an element of it getting under Pep Guardiola's skin," Sexton added.

It's too early for the title race to be over, but Liverpool's serenity and control under Arne Slot makes them huge favourites

Liverpool vs Manchester City is always an intriguing clash and given the situation both teams were in for this game at Anfield, it delivered drama from start to finish.