Premier League leaders, Liverpool FC have extended their lead at the summit of the Premier League standings to eleven points after securing a commanding 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The win which represents the Reds maiden victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium since Pep Guardiola took over the Manchester club helped the title-chasing Merseyside club extend their lead over Arsenal FC, who are their closest competitor this season.
Goals from red-hot Mohammed Salah and Dominik Szobszlai in the first half of the match ensured that the Reds completed the double over the reigning Premier League champions who have seen their form and fortunes taken a huge fall this season.
Liverpool’s Egyptian forward, Mohammed Salah increased his tally to 25 goals and 16 assists in 27 Premier League matches to continue the record breaking season he is having for Arne Slot’s Anfield giants.
Meanwhile, Arsenal FC lost to London rival, West Ham United on Saturday after a lone goal scored by Jarod Bowen ensured that the hammers secured a 1-0 victory which could have serious consequences at both ends of the table.
Also, Chelsea FC failed to capitalize on Enzo Fernandes’ early goal at Villa Park as they allowed Aston Villa secure a come from behind 2-1 win. While both goals were scored by Paris Saint Germain loanee, Marco Asencio, they were both assisted by Manchester United’s loanee, Marcus Rashford.
Manchester staged a second half come back from two goals down at Everton FC’s new stadium to secure a 2-2 draw with the Toffees. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte helped the Red Devils salvage a point to bolster their chances of not getting drag into relegation battle.
In other Premier League actions, Brighton And Hove Albion thrashed Southampton 4-0, Newcastle United defeated Nottingham Forest 4-3, Crystal Palace defeated Fulham 2-0, Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Ipswich Town 4-1, AFC Bournemouth lost at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 and Brentford thrashed Leicester City 4-0 at the King Power Stadium.
