Haaland broke the deadlock two-and-a-half minutes later before sublime finishes from substitute Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki left many inside Anfield stunned.
Speaking after the game, the City striker was of the opinion that the atmosphere was no different than to what he has experienced during the Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp era.
“Not really. It’s always tough to come here in the Pep and Klopp era,” Haaland told Sky Sports. “It’s time to stay strong and stick together and do what you can do something about, that is to play good football (and to fight together because in the end, that's the only thing we can do.
Liverpool fans voiced their anger towards Man City at Anfield
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"It was a lovely moment that will stay with us a long time.
"It was tough and it was hard but again, we show amazing character from Donnarumma all the way back to the front. I'm so proud of everyone."