Liverpool eased to a convincing 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester Metropolis to increase their lead on the high of the Premier League to 11 factors.
Realizing Arsenal had already misplaced to West Ham on Saturday, Arne Slot’s ruthless Reds seized their alternative to stretch the hole even additional of their pursuit of a primary title since 2019-20.
“I really like the brutality of top-level sport,” analysed Sky Sports activities’ Roy Keane. “Manchester Metropolis have been superb previous few years however you are Liverpool as the brand new champions.”
The sport was modified by two moments of first-half brilliance: a artistic set-piece completed by Mohamed Salah and a exact low strike from Dominik Szoboszlai, teed up by Salah – his fortieth objective contribution of the season.
Metropolis triggered untold issues out extensive, with Jeremy Doku a menace all recreation, however had no focus and even much less menace with Erling Haalnd lacking via damage. Their home reign seems to be assembly a relatively unceremonious finish.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect end the weekend 20 factors shy of the league leaders, the furthest they’ve been away from the highest of the desk since July 2020.
