Manchester City clinches a hard-fought 1-0 friendly victory. "City Grabs Hard-Fought Victory Over Liverpool in Friendly Clash" In a thrilling encounter at the Academy Stadium, Manchester City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Liverpool, marking a valuable pre-season test for the team. Laura Coombs, returning from the Women's World Cup, made a triumphant first appearance in sky blue, scoring the only goal of the game. The match started with both teams vying for possession under the Manchester sunshine, resulting in few clear-cut chances