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EPL: Liverpool Cruise Past Manchester City with 2-0 Win

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Liverpool moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a convincing 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.



Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai scored the crucial goals as Liverpool secured a statement 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. This win propelled Liverpool 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, edging them closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.


Liverpool's triumph was made all the sweeter by Arsenal's defeat to West Ham on Saturday. However, Liverpool manager Arne Slot knew that his team needed to capitalize on this opportunity by winning at the Etihad Stadium, a venue where they have struggled in recent years, with only one victory in their last 15 attempts.


The Liverpool faithful were sent into raptures just 15 minutes into the match when Dominik Szoboszlai expertly flicked Alexis Mac Allister's corner towards the penalty spot. Mohamed Salah was perfectly positioned to sweep the ball into the net, with the help of a deflection off Nathan Ake. This early goal set the tone for Liverpool's dominant display, which ultimately earned them a valuable three points.


Manchester City responded to the early goal by pushing forward, and they were unfortunate to have Omar Marmoush's finish disallowed for offside after Phil Foden's clever through-ball. However, Liverpool's defensive setup and counter-attacking strategy proved effective, allowing them to catch City off guard and double their lead.


Liverpool's second goal was a beautifully crafted counter-attack, initiated by Trent Alexander-Arnold's precise long ball over the top to Mohamed Salah. Salah sprinted down the right flank and into the box, before laying the ball off to Dominik Szoboszlai, who calmly stroked a low finish into the net. This 2-0 deficit has proven to be a manageable one for City in the past, with two of their last three 2-0 halftime deficits in the league resulting in 4-2 victories. However, there was little indication of a similar comeback on this occasion.


As the match progressed, Liverpool continued to threaten City's goal, with Curtis Jones having a tap-in disallowed for offside in the build-up, and Luis Diaz forcing Ederson to make a spectacular diving save to palm away his curling effort. Meanwhile, City's attacking efforts were thwarted by a combination of poor luck and sloppy play, with passes and touches consistently evading them as the rain began to fall.


The final 10 minutes of the match were marked by a stark contrast in atmosphere, as the visiting Liverpool supporters were in full voice, celebrating their team's impending victory. In contrast, the Manchester City faithful were largely subdued, resigned to their team's fate. Liverpool's dominance was evident as they comfortably protected their 2-0 lead, securing a valuable three points.


The win marked a significant milestone for Liverpool, as they completed a league double over Manchester City for only the third time. The result also extended Liverpool's lead over second-placed Arsenal, giving them a commanding advantage in the title race. With this momentum, Liverpool can now look forward to their upcoming League Cup final and a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Manchester City's ambitions have been scaled back, with a top-four finish and a deep run in the FA Cup now representing the best-case scenario for Pep Guardiola's side.





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