Liverpool eased to a convincing 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points.

Knowing Arsenal had already lost to West Ham on Saturday, Arne Slot's ruthless Reds seized their opportunity to stretch the gap even further in their pursuit of a first title since 2019-20.

"I love the brutality of top-level sport," analysed Sky Sports' Roy Keane.



"Manchester City have been amazing last few years but you're looking at Liverpool as the new champions."

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The game was changed by two moments of first-half brilliance: a creative set-piece finished by Mohamed Salah and a precise low strike from Dominik Szoboszlai, teed up by Salah - his 40th goal contribution of the season.

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Dominik Szoboszlai doubles Liverpool's lead, assisted by Mohamed Salah?

Their domestic reign looks to be meeting a rather unceremonious end.

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