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Manchester, UK – Liverpool secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points. The win dealt a significant blow to City’s title defense, leaving them 20 points behind in fourth place.
Salah Shines as Liverpool Dominate
Liverpool took control of the match early, with Mohamed Salah breaking the deadlock in the 14th minute. The Egyptian forward’s shot took a heavy deflection off Nathan Ake, wrong-footing goalkeeper Ederson and giving Liverpool the lead.
Before halftime, Salah turned provider, setting up Dominik Szoboszlai for Liverpool’s second goal. The Hungarian midfielder calmly slotted the ball past Ederson in the 37th minute, further strengthening Liverpool’s grip on the match.
City’s Struggles Continue
Despite Manchester City’s efforts to fight back, they struggled to break down Liverpool’s well-organized defense. Pep Guardiola’s side lacked their usual attacking sharpness, with key players failing to make an impact.
The defeat leaves City with an uphill task in the title race, while Liverpool continue their impressive march toward reclaiming the Premier League trophy.
What’s Next?
Liverpool will look to build on this momentum in their next fixture, while Manchester City will need to regroup quickly to salvage their season. With their dominant performance at the Etihad, Liverpool have sent a strong message to their rivals about their title ambitions.
