Into the final 30 seconds and Liverpool appear to have done enough after Jesus and Sterling get in each other's way on the halfway line.
90' +2
R. Sterling gets yellow.
Sterling now into the referee's book for bringing down Mane with a cynical challenge.
90'
Three minutes of stoppage time...
89'
The Reds remain compact and City have been unable to create a clear one-on-one chance. They will fancy their chances of winning at the Etihad but the 3-0 scoreline could be too much to overcome.
86'
J. Henderson gets yellow.
Henderson gets a yellow card and will now MISS the second leg next week. He collided with Sterling and then went back for a second nibble.
85'
Alberto Moreno enters the game and replaces A. Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Oxlade-Chamberlain gets a round of applause as Alberto Moreno comes on and appears to have gone to the left wing.
83'
CHANCE - Silva wastes a fine opportunity to pull a goal back and the Spaniard looked like he was not expecting the cross.
82'
Sane tries his best to get past Alexander-Arnold but the Liverpool defender stands him up brilliantly and concedes a throw-in.
80'
K. De Bruyne gets yellow.
De Bruyne is now shown a card after a strong challenge in midfield.
79'
City are running out of time to find a goal but they have proven on so many occasions how dangerous they can be in the final 10 minutes.
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76'
Gabriel Jesus gets yellow.
Jesus goes into the book after throwing himself into Milner but his reaction got him the card.
75'
CHANCE - City fail to test Karius but Jesus had a chance to grab a goal but he failed to find the target with a volley.
74'
More boos ring around Anfield as City continue to come forward with the ball.
72'
Solanke makes an immediate impact and crosses for Mane but Walker comes to the rescue and prods the ball away from the Liverpool winger.
71'
D. Solanke enters the game and replaces Roberto Firmino.
Solanke enters the field of play and he replaces Firmino.
68'
Klopp looks ready to make another change to ensure his team regain their momentum.
66'
The Reds are struggling themselves with the ball at their feet and City may make another sub to ensure they get their goal.
63'
City continue to show their dominance in the second half but they have still not tested Karius in the Liverpool goal.
60'
Sane wastes a good chance for the visitors after shaping to shoot before passing the ball straight to Karius.
59'
City have changed their formation slightly and as a result Liverpool are sitting slightly deeper. The loss of Salah is huge and City have a great opportunity to get themselves a goal.
57'
R. Sterling enters the game and replaces İ. Gündoğan.
That was Gundogan's last involvement as Sterling comes on to a chorus of boos.
56'
City win another corner after Gundogan's drive takes a slight deflection.
55'
CHANCE - Alexander-Arnold comes to the rescue as De Bruyne's cross looked destined for Silva. This is much better from City so far.
54'
Sane once again gets in behind the Reds defence but he cannot wrap his foot around the ball and he shoots straight into the side netting.
53'
Klopp is taking no chances with Salah and on comes Wijnaldum. That should mean the Dutchman drops into midfield and allows Oxlade-Chamberlain to push further forward.
52'
G. Wijnaldum enters the game and replaces Mohamed Salah.
CHANCE - Sane smashes a shot across goal after a beautiful ball from Fernandinho but he goes for the far corner when Jesus looked to be in a better position.
51'
Worrying sign for Liverpool as Salah has come across to the touchline for treatment...
50'
CHANCE - City win another corner through Sane but Otamendi seems to lose the flight of the ball and it hits his shoulder and goes over the bar.
49'
While Guardiola did not make any alterations to his team, the likes of Delph and Sterling are out on the touchline warming up.
47'
City make a bright start to the second 45 minutes by winning a corner but Silva's delivery is cleared away.
46'
The match is back underway at Anfield and neither manager has made any subs.
45' +3
N. Otamendi gets yellow.
Otamendi goes into the book after a poor challenge on Robertson.
45' +2
CHANCE - Van Dijk climbs highest above two City defenders but his glancing header sails past Ederson's goal.
45' +1
Otamendi wins the ball after a great interception and he tries his luck from distance but his shot skims past the far post.
44'
City win a free-kick on the right-hand side but the cross sails straight out for a goal-kick. To say they need to regroup is an understatement.
42'
City trying to work their way into the game but they are yet to have a shot on target.
41'
Brazilian Firmino turns Gundogan with ease and tries his luck with a left-footed shot but it sails over the bar.
38'
Jesus has barely had a touch tonight in the first 37 minutes and Guardiola could well change his formation and throw on Sterling to give him some support.
35'
Left-back Robertson gets on his bike and bursts into the box but Fernadinho does well to block his cross at the last second.
33'
Guardiola's decision to play a three-man defence now looks a bad one but Liverpool have been relentless.
31'
S. Mané has scored a goal for Liverpool! Assist by Mohamed Salah.
IT'S THREEE!!! Liverpool are in dreamland and Mane is the latest man to score. Otamendi gives the ball away in midfield before Salah breaks to the edge of the box and floats his cross to the far post for the Senegal international to head into the bottom corner.
Another moment of magic from Salah sees him pick up an assist. Liverpool 3-0 up after just half an hour of play.
28'
Liverpool create another chance and Alexander-Arnold creeps in behind the City defence to whip a cross in but Otamendi does enough to head it away.
24'
City have yet to click in the final third but that is mainly down to the hard work from Liverpool's midfield, especially Milner.
23'
City have been heavily praised all season and rightly so, but this is a huge test for them now. They need a goal before half-time to settle the nerves.
20'
A. Oxlade-Chamberlain has scored a goal for Liverpool! Assist by J. Milner.
Milner's tackle and pass set up Oxlade-Chamberlain and City look stunned here.
GOAAALLLL! Take a bow Oxlade-Chamberlain. The England international has just let rip from 20 yards out to score his fifth goal of the season. Milner's tackle gave Liverpool momentum and the former Arsenal man smashed the ball past Ederson who had no chance.
14'
CHANCE - Sane has looked very sharp and he runs from his own half before shooting across goal past the far post.
12'
Mohamed Salah has scored a goal for Liverpool! Assist by Roberto Firmino.
Guardiola's men take it quickly but it comes to nothing and Liverpool have a chance to break.
GOAAAALLLLL!! Anfield erupts - Liverpool 1-0 Man City. Alexander-Arnold releases Salah who sets up Firmino but the Brazilian sees his shot saved. However, Walker failed to clear the rebound and Salah pounced to smash it home!!!
Firmino claims the assist after putting pressure on Walker and getting a touch before Salah found the top corner.
11'
City break quickly once again through Sane and they win another corner...
9'
Liverpool have just started to take a hold in this game by playing it out of defence but City are pushing up at every opportunity.
6'
Kompany was the target but Karius dealt with the set-piece and it remains goalless.
5'
A good run from Sane gets him into the box and he wins City a corner as his shot takes a deflection off Lovren.
3'
We've had a crappy start so far with neither team taking control.
1'
The match is finally underway. As expected, Liverpool in their all red kit and City are in the sky blue.
Good evening everyone and welcome to tonight's live coverage of the UEFA Champions League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City from Anfield.
Tonight's match promises to be a cracker on Merseyside as both sides try to lay down a marker in this two-legged Quarter-Final meeting. Liverpool have won three of their last five matches and they come into the game on the back of a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Manchester City continue to dominate at the top of the Premier League and they beat Everton 3-1 last time out and have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
If the last two meetings between these two is anything to go by then prepare for another classic encounter. Jurgen Klopp's side lost 5-0 in September at the Etihad Stadium but they got revenge in January with a 4-3 win at home.
Tonight's TEAM NEWS coming up...
Liverpool Starting XI (4-3-3): Loris Karius, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dejan Lovren, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson (c), James Milner, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino.
Liverpool SUBS: Nathaniel Clyne, Simon Mignolet, Danny Ings, Alberto Moreno, Conor Masterson, Dominic Solanke, Georginio Wijnaldum.
Manchester City Starting XI (3-2-4-1): Ederson, Nicolás Otamendi, Vincent Kompany (c), Aymeric Laporte, Ilkay Gündogan, Fernandinho, Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus.
Manchester City SUBS: Bernardo Silva, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Claudio Bravo, Fabian Delph, John Stones, Danilo, Raheem Sterling.
Klopp makes two changes as Lovren comes in for the injured Joel Matip while Oxlade-Chamberlain starts in midfield with Wijnaldum dropping to the bench.
Pep Guardiola makes one change as Gundogan comes in for former Liverpool forward Sterling. Looks like three at the back for the Citizens tonight!
The teams are on their way out of the tunnel, cracking atmosphere inside Anfield on another famous Champions League night.
A simply sublime first-half showing from Liverpool has put them in total control at Anfield. Goals from Salah, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Mane have put them in total control. Klopp's men have been passionate and shown some real quality on the ball.
Guardiola has his work cut out because he knows his team need a goal to take into the second leg. The problem is Jesus has done nothing and Liverpool look like they could score more. Stay with us for more action!
HALF-TIME - Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City.
FULL-TIME - Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City.
Advantage Liverpool after the first leg and they deserve their win after a superb performance in front of their own fans. Their first-half display will take some beating this season and they will be fired up ahead of the second leg.
City need to regroup but they may be the only side in England that could claw back a three-nil scorline at the moment. They will need Aguero back fit and raring to go but having home advantage will be huge for them.
That is all for tonight ladies and gentleman. Thanks as always for joining us, goodbye!
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