Liverpool DOMINATE Manchester City as Mohamed Salah puts League leaders nine points clear

Liverpool increased their lead on top of the EPL table to nine points, following an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City.

Liverpool DOMINATE Manchester City as Mohamed Salah puts League leaders nine points clear

Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, continuing with their recent slump. (via BBC)

Liverpool surged nine points clear on top of the Premier League table following an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City this weekend. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah registered their names on the score-sheet in a thrilling win for the league leaders.

Manchester City went into the match against Liverpool on the back of a dismal run, having failed to win a single match in their six outings. The deadlock broke in the 12th minute of the match. Mohamed Salah whistled in from the right side to provide a cross, that was put into the back of the net by Cody Gakpo.

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Liverpool’s second goal came in the 78th minute. Salah converted a penalty that was awarded for Stefan Ortega’s foul on Luis Diaz. The Egyptian, with a goal and an assist, took his tally to 24 goal contributions. 

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The defeat leaves Man City win-less in seven consecutive matches in all competitions, having lost six out of those. The defending EPL champions are now in 5th position on the table, with just 23 points from 12 matches.

Liverpool, on the other hand, stand tall on top, with an 11 point lead over their rivals. They also hold a nine point lead over second-placed Arsenal, putting them in a pole position in the EPL title. The Reds, under new manager Arne Slot, have enjoyed a brilliant season, having won 18 out of 20 matches.

Meanwhile, the match ended with an interesting confrontation between Man City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool fans. The Spaniard manager responded to the fans chanting that he would be ‘sacked in the morning’, by lifting his fingers to indicate that he has won six EPL titles.

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Ruben Dias shares bold message following Manchester City’s sixth defeat of the season

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias refused to back down from the EPL title race, despite the team’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. The Portuguese center-back urged his teammates to believe in their ‘legacy’, even after their recent slump.

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Manchester City star Ruben Dias issued a bold message, following Liverpool defeat. (via X)

Dias started the match against Liverpool. However, he was dispossessed in the 78th minute by Darwin Nunez, which ultimately led to a penalty.

Despite the setback, the defender insisted that he saw plenty of character from his team against the Reds. He suggested that Man City can turn their form around, while also highlighting their rich legacy. Dias added that the club can then return to challenge for the EPL title.

I saw a lot of character today and that is something that gives me a good feeling… We’ve won so much and still we are where we are and this happens. It is more about building and building the legacy.

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Moreover, he urged his teammates to possess a winning mentality, when they face Nottingham Forest next. City have definitely been impacted by the absence of two of their star players, Kevin De Bruyne and Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri.