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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville(Image: Getty Images)

Gary Neville has admitted Liverpool's first-half performance against Manchester City was a 'title-winning' one.

The Reds raced into a 2-0 lead at the Etihad at the break.

Although City started off on the front foot and had the better chances in the opening stages, Liverpool went ahead with their first shot on target.



A well-worked corner routine ended with Mohamed Salah in space in the box, and the Egyptian slotted the ball beyond Ederson via a deflection.

City continued to probe and test Alisson in the Liverpool goal, but Arne Slot's visitors were efficient in attack and doubled their advantage in the 37th minute.

This time, Salah turned provider as he played the ball into Dominik Szoboszlai's path, and he took a touch before drilling into the corner.

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After Szoboszlai had given the Reds a 2-0 lead, former Manchester United defender Neville lauded Slot's side and admitted 'this is what a title-winning performance looks like'.

The composure and strength from Mo Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai is just clinical."

Meanwhile, Roy Keane agreed with Neville's verdict on Liverpool, who will move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League should they hold on to beat City, and admitted 'you're looking at the champions there'.

"Liverpool have been excellent," Keane told Sky Sports at half-time.

Manchester City have been fantastic the last few years, been amazing, but you’re looking at Liverpool now - the new champions we’re watching, they’ve been amazing.

"So efficient, and there’s more goals in them.
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