Match Report: Man City 0-2 Liverpool
Goals: Salah 14′, Szoboszlai 37′
Liverpool delivered a significant blow to Manchester City’s Premier League title aspirations with a commanding 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. The win, highlighted by goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai, propelled the Reds 11 points ahead of their nearest challengers, Arsenal, who suffered a setback against West Ham on Saturday, although Liverpool has played one more match.
In what many expected to be a challenging encounter following a series of inconsistent performances, Arne Slot’s side made the trip to Manchester appear deceptively easy. The opening goal came from a beautifully orchestrated set piece that showcased Liverpool’s tactical acumen. Szoboszlai, cleverly dropping back for a corner, flicked the ball around the corner to Salah, who was lurking in the penalty area. The Egyptian forward unleashed a powerful shot that took a heavy deflection, leaving Ederson with no chance.
As the match progressed, Manchester City appeared to have found an equalizer through Omar Marmoush, who scored from a tight angle. However, the joy was short-lived as the linesman raised his flag for offside, a decision that proved to be a critical moment in the match. City’s frustration grew as Liverpool regained their composure and struck back on the counterattack. This time, it was Salah who turned the architect, weaving his way down the wing before setting up Szoboszlai, who coolly slotted the ball past Ederson, extending Liverpool’s lead.
Dominik Szoboszlai slots it home. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/scGst1IueG
The second half saw Liverpool take complete control of the proceedings, with City struggling to find a response. Curtis Jones thought he had added a third goal for the visitors, but VAR intervened, ruling it out for offside. The result leaves Manchester City in fourth place, level on points with Newcastle, who secured a win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.