Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City, leaving them 11 points clear of their rivals. City’s poor form continues, having now lost six of their last seven matches.
From the outset, Liverpool dominated the match. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring, and Mohamed Salah secured the win with a late penalty.
This marked the first managerial showdown between Liverpool’s Arne Slot and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, and it was City’s first visit to Anfield since Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
Guardiola made the unexpected decision to bench goalkeeper Ederson, a six-time Premier League champion, but the gamble failed to pay off as City slumped to defeat.
The loss is a significant blow to Manchester City’s hopes of staying in the title race, with Liverpool pulling further ahead in the standings.