Liverpool 1 : Manchester City 0
05/05/2008 7:11 AM
that hit Jose Reina's near post.
But in the 58th minute, Torres got his customary goal.
A poor Michael Ball clearance was headed back into the Spanish international's path, and he took on and beat Dunne before he angled his finish across Hart and into the far corner.
That goal meant Torres equalled the all-time Liverpool record of scoring in eighth successive home league game.
Roger Hunt, in Division Two in 1961-62, is the only other man to achieve the feat.
City then brought on ex-Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann, who was instrumental in their Champions League final victory in 2005, for Elano and the German received a standing ovation from the Anfield crowd.
But, it was too little avail as the Sky Blues struggled to penetrate Liverpool's defence as the hosts secured a comfortable win.
English Premier League
Liverpool 1 (Torres 58)
Man City 0