In a thrilling clash at Anfield, Liverpool delivered a resounding 2-0 victory over reigning champions Manchester City, widening the gap at the top of the Premier League table to a commanding 11 points.

Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for Liverpool, capitalizing on City’s uncharacteristic defensive vulnerabilities. Despite a valiant effort, City struggled to find their rhythm against a relentless Liverpool side.

Mohamed Salah sealed the victory with a well-taken penalty, leaving City with a mountain to climb in their title defense. The defeat marks City’s fourth consecutive league loss, their worst run since 2008.

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Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, praised his team’s performance, highlighting their work rate and tactical discipline. He acknowledged the significance of the win but emphasized the need to remain focused in the upcoming matches.

Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, faced chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” from the Anfield crowd. In response, he acknowledged the team’s recent struggles but defended his record, citing the six Premier League titles won under his leadership.

This victory solidifies Liverpool’s position as title favorites, while City face an uphill battle to regain their dominance. The match served as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the Premier League, where fortunes can change quickly.

Story of the match in stats…

Liverpool 2 – 0 Man City
  • Goals
    2
    20
    		 0
    Shots
    18
    188
    		 8
    Shots on target
    7
    72
    		 2
    Possession
    43.8%
    43.8%56.2%
    		 56.2%
    Successful passes
    347
    347481
    		 481
    Long passes
    61
    6132
    		 32
    Corners won
    7
    74
    		 4