The hosts put in the perfect performance as they combined swashbuckling counter-attcking, defensive solidity and good old-fashioned grit and determination to not only defeat City but prevent them from having a single shot on target all game.
The often maligned Loris Karius kept a clean sheet and his gloves will have been pretty spotless as well as he was limited to gathering crosses and picking the ball out of the stand.
Simply put, Liverpool's performance encompassed everything we love about football as the Goliath-like City were brought crashing to earth with a bang.
Whilst this was no lowly minnow rising to the occasion à la Wigan, there was still much to be admired about Liverpool's display.
Full of zest and energy to press and not give their opponents a moment's peace, the all-English midfield of Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain prevented David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne from performing to their devastating best, with 'The Ox' also showing his attacking instincts with a stunning goal from range.
Dejan Lovren and Virgil van Dijk marshalled the centre of defence with the minimum of fuss, whilst Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back put in a mature display that defied his years and showed that he is not one to be overawed by the big occasions. On the other side, Andy Robertson has often shone for his attacking contributions this season but showed another side of his game against City, though he was aided by Guardiola's decision not to field Raheem Sterling from the start.
In terms of sheer attacking talent there is arguably no better side to watch in the world at the moment than Liverpool when they are on song and Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all did what they do best, stretching City by running the channels and always offering their side an outlet.
Based on performances like this, the idea of Liverpool winning the league in the near future is not as outlandish as some may have previsously thought it to be.