Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Liverpool (Carabao Cup 22 December, 2022). City won this five goal thriller 3-2, and on xG they were pretty deserving winners, especially with the quality of their first half performance.
xG Man City 2.01-0.82 Liverpool shots map (Actual score MCFC 3-2 LFC)
1-0 Haaland goal vs Liverpool EFL Cup xG 0.07
1-1 Carvalho goal vs Man City Cup xG 0.22
2-1 Mahrez goal vs Liverpool Cup xG 0.20
2-2 Salah goal vs Man City Cup xG 0.25
3-2 Ake header goal vs Liverpool Cup xG 0.14
Some other notable missed chances in Man City LFC Carabao Cup game
1st minute Haaland chance v Liverpool xG 0.10 (had to lift ball over incoming keeper)
6th minute Palmer chance vs Liverpool xG 0.40 (very good chance from close range)
36th minute Gundogan chance vs Liverpool xG 0.27 (saved by Kelleher)
38th minute Ake chance v Liverpool xG 0.11 (header at Kelleher)
Nunez 42nd minute chance vs Man City xG 0.06 (wide)
Nunez 72nd minute chance vs Man City xG 0.12 (wide)
Man City vs Liverpool 3-2 Match Stats for comparison
(MCFC match stats on left; LFC game stats on right)
