Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Anfield, moving nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table and 11 points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the 12th minute, assisted by Mohamed Salah. Salah doubled Liverpool's lead in the 78th minute with a penalty, equaling Wayne Rooney's record for the most Premier League games with both a goal and an assist (36). The victory extended Manchester City's winless run to seven games since October, marking their fourth consecutive league defeat for the first time since 2008, and they have conceded 19 goals in their last seven matches. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was taunted by Liverpool fans chanting "You're getting sacked in the morning," to which he responded by holding up six fingers, signifying the six Premier League titles he has won with the club.
