Liverpool's lack of depth exposed as Andoni Iraola's men crumbled far too easily against rampant Man City... the big-money signings failed to step up when needed, writes LEWIS STEELE

As Manchester City ’s jubilant players danced in front of Noel Gallagher , Alfie Haaland and Co in an away end full of inflatable bananas, the Anfield DJ had some fun by playing Little Lies by Fleetwood Mac . Most of what we saw in this blockbuster-billed but slight letdown of a spectacle is a lie, of course – but for Liverpool and Andoni Iraola , there were several cold, hard truths staring them in the face.