Liverpool delivered a statement victory on Sunday, defeating Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash. The win not only solidified their position at the top of the league table but also deepened the woes of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, whose side struggled to break down a resilient Liverpool defense.
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic forward, played a pivotal role in the triumph, contributing to both goals. The Egyptian star opened the scoring and later set up Dominik Szoboszlai for the second, showcasing his exceptional form this season. Salah’s performance took his goal contributions for the season to an impressive 51 across all competitions, including 31 goals and 20 assists. In the Premier League alone, he has netted 25 goals, maintaining a six-goal lead at the top of the scoring charts over Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, who has 19.
This victory marked Liverpool’s first league win at the Etihad in over nine years, with their last triumph dating back to November 2015 during Jurgen Klopp’s early days as manager. The result lifted Liverpool to 64 points, extending their lead at the summit of the Premier League with 11 games remaining. Meanwhile, Manchester City remained stagnant on 44 points, clinging to fourth place in the standings.
Salah was replaced in the final minutes, as Liverpool comfortably saw out the game to secure a clean sheet and a memorable away win. The victory bolstered Liverpool’s title ambitions.
Liverpool Extend Premier League Lead with Historic 2-0 Win Over Manchester City at Etihad
