Liverpool Dominate City to Extend Premier League Lead

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, dealing a decisive blow to struggling champions Manchester City with a commanding win at Anfield. Arne Slot’s team buoyed by a midweek victory over Real Madrid, delivered an exhilarating performance reminiscent of their best under Jurgen Klopp. City, now winless in seven matches and having lost their last four league games were overwhelmed from the outset.

Liverpool took the lead in the 12th minute when Mohamed Salah’s precision pass set up Cody Gakpo for a simple finish. Virgil van Dijk came close twice while City’s stand-in keeper Stefan Ortega worked tirelessly to prevent a larger margin. Liverpool doubled their lead late on after Darwin Núñez pressured Ruben Dias into an error leading to a penalty converted by Salah. Slot’s impact on Liverpool is becoming increasingly evident.

While early-season performances were solid but unspectacular, recent wins against Real Madrid and City mark a significant upturn. This victory featuring relentless pressing and defensive solidity confirms Liverpool’s resurgence as a domestic and European powerhouse. They limited City to just two shots on target with keeper Caoimhin Kelleher only called into action in the 82nd minute. For Pep Guardiola and City, the defeat extends a dismal run at Anfield where the manager has won only once in ten visits.

City’s lack of creativity with Erling Haaland isolated and Ilkay Gündoğan appearing past his best, raises serious questions about their ability to bridge the now 11-point gap to Liverpool. Guardiola, defiant despite taunts from the Anfield crowd applauded the home fans post-match. However, this latest setback underlines the scale of City’s struggles and Liverpool’s growing dominance under Slot, hinting at a potentially historic season ahead.