Liverpool are nine points clear on the league table after securing a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
From the blast of the whistle, Liverpool made their intention of taking all three points clear with barrage of attacks on the defending champions goal with the post and City’s goalkeeper, Ortega coming to their rescue.
Liverpool took the lead in the 12th minute when Cody Gakpo connected with Mohamed Salah’s sublime pass to slot home.
After missing a penalty kick against Real Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League, Mohamed Salah made no mistake this time as his 78th minute penalty doubled the Red’s lead.
The defending champions have now gone seven matches without a win, losing six and drawing one. They will host Nottingham Forest on Wednesday while Liverpool will take on Newcastle United.
In other matches played earlier today, Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 3-0 as Manchester United smashed Everton 4-0. Tottenham Hotspurs and Fulham parading Super Eagle duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey settled for a 1-1 draw.
