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There couldn’t have been a more significant way to show intent, as Liverpool took a major step towards winning the Premier League title with a convincing 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. The win, which was sealed by goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai, moved Liverpool closer to their first league title since 2020.
Despite recent talk of a wobble, Liverpool’s performance was assured and confident, demonstrating their relentless pursuit of the title. The team’s unbeaten league run now stands at 23 matches, with only one loss in the competition all season. Their away form has been particularly impressive, with no losses on their travels. In fact, Liverpool have been almost unstoppable on the road, with their last away defeat coming several months ago.
Mo Salah as usual was instrumental in the win, scoring the opening goal and setting up Szoboszlai for the second. His virtuoso display made good his exceptional skill and vision, which has been a hallmark of Liverpool’s season. Salah’s statistics are impressive, with 30 goals and 21 assists from 38 appearances in all competitions. He has been a driving force behind Liverpool’s title challenge, and his performance against City was another example of his importance to the team. Salah’s goal was a masterpiece of precision and power, as he volleyed the ball past Ederson with ease.
Prior to the match, it was undoubtedly going to be a tactical battle, with both teams employing a 4-2-4 formation. However, Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, outmaneuvered his counterpart, Pep Guardiola, with a clever corner routine that led to the opening goal. The goal from a well-rehearsed move, which saw Szoboszlai sprint towards the near post and flick the ball back to Salah, who finished with ease. The goal being further proof of Liverpool’s set-piece expertise, which has been a key factor in their success this season. Slot’s tactical acumen was evident throughout the match, as he made subtle adjustments to nullify City’s attacking threats even in Haaland’s absence.
City’s performance was disappointing, particularly given their recent Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. The team lacked spark and creativity, with their usual patterns and routines easily anticipated by Liverpool’s defense. The defeat, meanwhile means a major setback for City’s hopes of retaining the title and Champions League qualification, as they now trail Liverpool by several points. City’s fans were left frustrated and disappointed, as their team failed to deliver when it mattered most.
The victory, you can call – an important statement of intent from Liverpool, who are determined to win their first league title since 2020. With their relentless pursuit of the title and Arsenal faltering against West Ham this weekend, Liverpool are looking increasingly likely to emerge as champions. The team’s confidence and momentum are building, and they will be difficult to stop in the remaining weeks of the season. As the Liverpool fans sang “We’re going to win the league,” it was hard to argue with their optimism.
