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"Man City" gave a sign that ambitious preseason plans were not just empty words - on Monday evening Roberto Mancini's disciples easily defeated a struggling "Liverpool" at home. The hosts took the lead by taking advantage of probably the first real opportunity created, when after a pass from newcomer James Milner, midfielder Gareth Barry directed the ball into the net from close range. Shortly after, Barry could have doubled the advantage, but missed the chance, and on the other side of the field, two long-range inaccurate attempts by Steven Gerrard stood out. After the break, success once again accompanied "Man City" - the hosts, who had territorial advantage, scored a second goal in the 52nd minute, when Tevez directed the ball into the net from very close range after a corner and ensuing scramble. "Liverpool" responded with an attack that should have ended with a goal, but after Gerrard's shot hit the post, goalkeeper Hart managed to deflect David N'Gog's attempt to follow up and then Fernando Torres' close-range shot. And "Man City" took advantage of it - in the 68th minute, Martin Skrtel brought down Adam Johnson in the penalty area, and Tevez converted the penalty from 11 meters. "Man City" 3 - 0 "Liverpool" 13' [1 - 0] Gareth Barry 52' [2 - 0] Carlos Tevez 68' [3 - 0] Carlos Tevez (from a penalty kick)"
