- Liverpool tightened its grip on the title with a dominant win over Man City.
- Salah and Szoboszlai shine, each scoring and assisting in a commanding performance.
- Man City’s struggles mount, with injuries and squad aging adding to Guardiola’s woes.
- Liverpool is now 11 points clear, closing in on a 20th league title.
Liverpool produced a statement victory against Manchester City, securing a commanding 2-0 win that strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race.
Arne Slot’s side took the lead in the 14th minute with a brilliantly worked corner routine. Mohamed Salah scored his 30th goal of the season after Dominik Szoboszlai set up Alex Mac Allister’s delivery.
Before halftime, Salah turned provider, delivering a perfectly weighted pass for Szoboszlai, who calmly slotted past Ederson to double Liverpool’s lead.
In the second half, Liverpool controlled the game with ease, denying City any major chances and protecting their advantage with an efficient defensive display led by Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool Edge Closer to Premier League Glory
Liverpool’s dominant performance showcased their relentless title-winning mentality, extending their lead at the top to 11 points.
City, already weakened by injuries to key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Erling Haaland, struggled to cope with Liverpool’s energy and intensity.
With just one league defeat this season, Slot’s Liverpool are on course for their 20th English title, while City’s fading hopes leave Guardiola facing a major rebuild in the summer.
Salah’s goal-scoring milestone puts him alongside club legends Roger Hunt and Ian Rush, both of whom have also netted 30+ goals in five different seasons for the club.
Man City Faces a Tough Road Ahead
For Guardiola, this could be a watershed week. After a humbling Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid, his team fell short again against Liverpool, signaling deeper issues.
City’s squad is aging, and Guardiola’s tactics failed to contain a Liverpool side in full control. Even Kevin De Bruyne’s substitution in the 67th minute, greeted by a standing ovation, hinted at the possible end of an era for the Belgian playmaker.
With the Premier League title slipping away, City now face a battle to secure a top-four finish and salvage their season in the FA Cup. Meanwhile, Liverpool can almost taste the title, and with just 11 games left, their charge to glory seems unstoppable.
