Tonight, Liverpool feasted on Manchester City, grinding out a thoroughly convincing 2-0 win that kept them on top of the Premier League table. Mohamed Salah was at the heart of all action, netting a brilliant first goal on the 15th minute, then assisting Dominik Szoboszlai with the second just short of half-time.
What was displayed on the pitch this evening was absolutely resilience in grandeur by this Liverpool side, tactically sound, and they neutralized any threat to City’s attack. Without Erling Haaland, Manchester City was practically left with no chance of penetrating even with plenty of opportunities.
By victory now, Liverpool stands with an 11-point lead over Arsenal, so the fight for the PL title continues. Their compact display at the Etihad Stadium shows they are more than capable of challenging this season for top spot.
For Manchester City, it is now time to regroup and get themselves right because this defeat will weigh heavily on them. Not having Haaland hit hard in terms of attacking power, but they will have to dig deep to keep pace with those above them in the table.
There can be no second-guessing about this performance afforded by Liverpool – loud and clear, it is a message to every team in the league: they are on a mission of getting their crown back.