Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 on Sunday to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The Reds knew they could deliver a statement at the Etihad Stadium after watching Arsenal lose against West Ham on Saturday.

However, in order to do so they’d have to win at a ground they hadn’t tasted victory at since 2015.

With City in poor form, though – and missing Erling Haaland – Liverpool came out firing, racing into a two goal lead before half-time.

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Mohamed Salah was key for Liverpool, picking up both a goal and an assist to continue his claim to be the best player in the Premier League.

But as well as Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai was absolutely crucial for the Reds.

Just like Mo, Szoboszlai scored and laid on an assist against City.

And speaking after the game, Andy Robertson was moved to hail the Hungarian’s performance.

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Szoboszlai was arguably Liverpool’s best player against City.

Salah takes the headlines, naturally, but the No.8 was sensational too.

There have been plenty of calls for Szoboszlai to deliver more in the goals and assists department for Liverpool this season, and he is starting to answer those as the campaign develops.

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And according to Robertson, the 24-year-old has ‘grown into a key player’ for Liverpool under Arne Slot.

“I think he’s grown into such a key player for us, such a fantastic player,” the left-back told LFCTV.

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“His quality’s one thing but his energy is second to none.

“Credit to the two wingers as well, they helped me and Trent out when we needed them and they still had the energy to go forward and try to create chances.”

Szoboszlai has indeed become a key man for Liverpool this season.

After struggling to win over plenty of the Reds support, the Hungary captain is now one of the first names on the team sheet.

Slot loves the relentless engine Szoboszlai brings to the team and that was on full display at City.

The No.8 was spotted sinking to the turf in exhaustion at the final whistle and he admitted to running on empty while speaking to the press post-match.

As a result, it may be an idea for Slot to give Szoboszlai a little rest during Wednesday’s game against Newcastle.

After such a top performance, though, the Liverpool head coach may not


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