- Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad, completing a league double over the reigning champions
- Arne Slot’s side now leads Arsenal by 11 points, though having played one match more
- Manchester City suffered their eighth Premier League defeat of the season and now trail Liverpool by 20 points
Key Takeaways:
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over defending champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, strengthening their position at the top of the Premier League. The win extends their lead over Arsenal to 11 points, though the Gunners have a game in hand. Arne Slot’s team executed a disciplined game plan, allowing City more possession but maintaining control in all other key aspects of the match.
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Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 14th minute, capitalising on Liverpool’s first real opportunity. The visitors doubled their lead in the 37th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai finished off a well-constructed attack, with both players registering a goal and an assist each.
Manchester City struggled to mount a meaningful response in the second half. Curtis Jones thought he had added a third for Liverpool, but his goal was disallowed after VAR detected a marginal offside from Szoboszlai. The visitors remained composed for the remainder of the match and comfortably secured all three points.
The defeat marks City’s eighth loss in the league this season, leaving them 20 points behind Liverpool in the standings. Earlier in the campaign, Liverpool also won 2-0 at Anfield, securing their second victory over Pep Guardiola’s side. The Reds remain unbeaten away from home in the Premier League this season.