Liverpool eased to a convincing 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points.
Knowing Arsenal had already lost to West Ham on Saturday, Arne Slot’s ruthless Reds seized their opportunity to stretch the gap even further in their pursuit of a first title since 2019-20.
“I love the brutality of top-level sport,” analysed Sky Sports’ Roy Keane. “Manchester City have been amazing last few years but you’re looking at Liverpool as the new champions.”
Mohamed Salah gives Liverpool an early lead after a masterful set-piece routine in their Premier League clash with Man City
The game was changed by two moments of first-half brilliance: a creative set-piece finished by Mohamed Salah and a precise low strike from Dominik Szoboszlai, teed up by Salah – his 40th goal contribution of the season.
Dominik Szoboszlai doubles Liverpool’s lead, assisted by Mohamed Salah
City caused untold problems out wide, with Jeremy Doku a menace all game, but had no focal point and even less threat with Erling Haalnd missing through injury. Their domestic reign looks to be meeting a rather unceremonious end.
Pep Guardiola’s side finish the weekend 20 points shy of the league leaders, the furthest they have been away from the top of the table since July 2020.
