Liverpool eased to a convincing 2-0 win over defending champions Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points.
Arne Slot’s ruthless Reds seized their opportunity to stretch the gap further in their pursuit of a first title since 2019-20.
Mohamed Salah stole the show, scoring one and providing an assist on Sunday evening.
The Egyptian opened the scored his 30th goal of the season before setting up Dominik Szoboszlai to double the lead before half-time.
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City, without injured Erling Haaland, had their moments, with Omar Marmoush seeing a goal disallowed for offside, but Liverpool made it 2-0 when Salah brilliantly teed up Szoboszlai in the 37th minute.
On Wednesday, a 3-1 loss to Real Madrid sent Pep Guardiola’s team crashing out of the Champions League.
Back to domestic matters on Sunday, and City were powerless to slow Liverpool’s march towards the title.
They now sit 11 points clear of Arsenal at the end of the weekend, and the Gunners’ title hopes are hanging by a thread.
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