Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points with a dominant 2-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield, further deepening the champions’ woes.
Fresh from their victory over Champions League holders Real Madrid, Liverpool were in scintillating form, applying relentless pressure from the very first whistle.
The result sees Liverpool 11 points clear of City, who have now gone seven games without a win, including four consecutive league losses.
Virgil van Dijk struck the post with a header early on, while City’s goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega, in for the dropped Ederson, was kept busy throughout.
The breakthrough came in the 12th minute, with Mohamed Salah threading a perfect pass to Cody Gakpo, who finished with ease in front of the Kop.
Liverpool continued to dominate, creating several chances. Van Dijk missed another golden opportunity, but with 12 minutes remaining, the Reds sealed their victory, doubling their lead and confirming their superiority.
Pep Guardiola’s record at Anfield remains disappointing, with just one win from 10 visits — a 4-1 victory behind closed doors in February 2021 — alongside six losses and three draws.
