Reds go 11 points clear as Salah makes more history

Liverpool took a significant step toward the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, extending their lead at the top to 11 points.

Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai secured a victory that left their travelling supporters chanting “we’re going to win the league” as City’s fans exited early.

Liverpool’s statement victory

Arne Slot’s side made their intentions clear early on, pressing City high and capitalising on their chances. Salah opened the scoring with his 30th goal of the season, a set-piece played brilliantly by Szoboszlai.

Salah then turned provider for Szoboszlai, who doubled Liverpool’s advantage before half-time.

City dominated possession, registering 67% of the ball and attempting 16 shots to Liverpool’s eight. However, the visitors remained disciplined, restricting Pep Guardiola’s side to low-quality opportunities.

Title race all but over?

Liverpool’s latest win, combined with Arsenal’s loss to West Ham, places them firmly in control of the title race. With just 11 games remaining—seven of them at Anfield—history suggests their lead is insurmountable.

Seemingly cautious, Slot downplayed the significance of the gap. “In any other league, this lead would be comfortable, but not in this one,” he said. “The fans can sing what they want, but we know how hard we have to work.”

Manchester United famously lost an 11-point lead to Arsenal in 1997-98, but Liverpool’s current form makes a repeat scenario unlikely. Guardiola, acknowledging the Reds’ dominance, congratulated Slot and his players at full-time.

Salah’s historic feat

Salah’s performance further cemented his status as one of Liverpool’s greats. His goal and assist took his season tally to 30 goals and 21 assists, making him only the third Liverpool player, after Roger Hunt and Ian Rush, to reach 30 goals in five separate campaigns.

Ruthless efficiency under Slot

Slot has built on Jurgen Klopp’s foundations, adding a level of control and tactical discipline to an already formidable squad. Liverpool’s 33.9% possession was their lowest in a Premier League victory since 2003-04, but their clinical edge made the difference.

With the finish line in sight, Liverpool’s latest triumph may be remembered as the night the Premier League title race was effectively decided.