The Merseysiders are 9 points ahead of their closest pursuers in the standings.
“Liverpool" defeated “Manchester City" in the central match of the 13th round of the English Premier League (EPL) of the 2024/25 season. The match at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool ended with a score of 2:0.
Arne Sloth's team scored a goal in each half against the current English champions. In the 12th minute of the match, Cody Gakpo opened the scoring.
After the break, the “Reds” doubled their lead – in the 78th minute of the match, Mohamed Salah converted a penalty.
Review of the match “Liverpool” – “Manchester City”
After this victory, “Liverpool” (34 points) continues to confidently lead the Premier League. The Merseysiders are 9 points ahead of their closest rivals in the league table, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Manchester City (23 points) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the English championship and dropped to fifth place.
In the next round of the Premier League, Sloth's team will play away to Newcastle, while Josep Guardiola's men will host Nottingham. Both matches will take place on Wednesday, December 4.
