Liverpool secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Anfield, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points over Arsenal and 11 over fifth-placed Manchester City. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Mohamed Salah doubled the lead in the 78th minute from the penalty spot after Luis Díaz was fouled by goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Salah's goal contributions this season now total 11 goals and 7 assists, making him the Premier League's leading attacking player. Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, have won 18 of their 20 matches in all competitions this season, scoring 38 goals. Manchester City's defeat marks their seventh consecutive match without a win, including six losses, and they have conceded 19 goals during this slump. Erling Haaland struggled against Liverpool's defense, particularly Virgil van Dijk, managing only seven passes and one off-target shot. Late in the match, Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made a crucial save to deny Kevin De Bruyne.
