Liverpool players celebrate 2-0 victory against Manchester City, during Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

Liverpool Eases Past Manchester City, Opens 11-Point Lead

Last updated Feb 24, 2025

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title after a 2-0 win at Manchester City, as talisman Mohamed Salah scored their first goal and set up Dominik Szoboszlai for the second as they went 11 points clear at the top on Sunday.

Salah struck his league-leading 25th goal of the season in the 14th minute, following a corner with a blistering shot from near the top of the box that deflected off the outstretched foot of City defender Nathan Ake past goalkeeper Ederson.

Egyptian International and Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah (11) scores goal against Manchester City.

Szoboszlai took advantage of City’s atrocious defending to double the lead in the 37th minute.

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Salah found the unmarked Hungarian in the box for an easy pass into the net to the dismay of City supporters, who were left stunned at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Liverpool midfielder, Dominik Szoboszlai, scores goal.

Manchester City could not find a way back into the match as Liverpool defended brilliantly to stop all their attacks as the match finished 2-0.

Liverpool had done enough though and rejoiced in beating Manchester City home and away for the first time since 2015-2016.

Liverpool go ELEVEN points clear at the top of the Premier League table!#MCILIV pic.twitter.com/N9ircjjxzZ

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 23, 2025

“Three days ago we had a draw at (Aston) Villa and people told me we weren’t in a good place and then three days later we win and it changes again,” Liverpool manager Arne Slot said.

“We work every single day to achieve this and it is three months of very hard work to maintain this. There is no secret.”

Arne Slot’s side have 64 points from 27 matches ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who have a game in hand.

Manchester City are 20 points adrift of Liverpool in fourth spot on 44 as their early-season quest for a fifth consecutive title has unravelled into a chase for a UEFA Champions League berth.

Sunday’s Premier League results

Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest

Manchester City 0-2 Liverpool.

Liking how the top of the table looks, @LFC fans? pic.twitter.com/5CLhtyE3Va

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 23, 2025

Source Premier League Reuters