Key takeaways from the match:

• Liverpool defeats Manchester City 2-0, extending their lead in the Premier League to 11 points.
• Mohamed Salah scored the first goal and assisted for the second, bringing his tally to 25 goals this season.
• Manchester City, suffering from injuries, struggled to maintain their early-season form and now chase a Champions League spot.

MANCHESTER, England - In a commanding display at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool took another significant stride towards the Premier League title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday. The match saw talisman Mohamed Salah shine once again, scoring one goal and providing an assist to propel Liverpool 11 points clear at the top of the table with 64 points from 27 matches, leaving second-placed Arsenal trailing with a game in hand.

Salah opened the scoring in the 14th minute, taking advantage of a corner kick. His shot from the edge of the box ricocheted off City's Nathan Ake, slipping past the goalkeeper Ederson. This goal marked Salah's impressive 25th of the season and confirmed his position as the league’s top scorer. Less than a half-hour later, Salah turned provider, assisting Dominik Szoboszlai for the second goal, amplifying the despair among City fans, especially amid pouring rain. According to Al Jazeera, Liverpool's performance was reminiscent of champions, overshadowing City's attempts, which had been hampered by the absence of their leading scorer, Erling Haaland, due to injury.

Despite dominating possession at 66%, City managed only five shots on target compared to Liverpool's four, highlighting their difficulties in converting possession into meaningful opportunities. Coach Pep Guardiola expressed frustration as City faced their eighth loss of the league campaign, a concerning trend for a team once considered title favorites. City now occupies the fourth spot, 20 points behind Liverpool, focusing on securing a Champions League place rather than defending their title.

Salah described the win as "an incredible result" and emphasized the need for Liverpool to stay composed as the championship race intensifies. The Liverpool squad celebrated their strength in beating City both home and away for the first time since the 2015-16 season, encapsulating their dominance this campaign. As Liverpool's fans euphorically chanted, "We're going to win the league," the aftermath left City supporters disheartened as they pondered their team's inconsistent performance this season. This critical victory not only boosts Liverpool's confidence but sets up a thrilling conclusion to the Premier League title chase.

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