Liverpool defeat Man City, extend Premier League lead: Key stats
What's the story
Liverpool FC have registered a convincing 2-0 win over defending champions Manchester City, taking their lead at the Premier League summit to 11 points.
The victory comes after Arsenal's defeat to West Ham on Saturday, giving Arne Slot's side a chance to extend the gap in their pursuit of a first title since the 2019-20 season.
Match highlights
Salah and Szoboszlai shine in Liverpool's victory
The match was defined by two moments of first-half brilliance from Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah scored from a creative set-piece while Dominik Szoboszlai netted a precise low strike after being set up by Salah.
This was Salah's 40th goal contribution of the season.
Despite Manchester City's attempts to create problems out wide with Jeremy Doku, they struggled without Erling Haaland due to injury.
Reign at risk
Man City's reign threatened after Liverpool defeat
The loss leaves Manchester City 20 points behind league leaders Liverpool, the furthest they have been from the top of the table since July 2020.
Sky Sports's Roy Keane commented on this shift in power, stating: "I love the brutality of top-level sport. Manchester City have been amazing last few years but you're looking at Liverpool as the new champions."
A potential end to City's domestic reign?
Salah
241 goals in Liverpool colors for Salah
In 387 matches for Liverpool in all competitions, Salah owns 241 goals (108 assists).
In the ongoing season, Salah has registered 30 goals in all competitions from 38 games (21 assists).
Salah has amassed 182 goals in the Premier League, including 180 for Liverpool. He owns 85 assists, including 84 for Liverpool.
In the ongoing league campaign, Salah has 25 goals (A16).
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As per Opta, as well as scoring and assisting, Salah led all Liverpool players against Man City for shots on target (2), touches in the opposition box (10), chances created (3), dribbles (5) and duels won (8).
Opta stats
Salah makes these records
Salah is the first player in Premier League history to score and assist in both games against the reigning champions in a season.
Salah has both the most goals (9) and most assists (6) of any player against sides managed by Pep Guardiola in his top-flight league managerial career.
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A look at the points table
After 27 matches, the Reds have 19 wins, 7 draws and one defeat. They own 64 points. Arsenal, who lost on Saturday, own 53 points and are 11 behind the Reds with a game in hand. City are placed 4th with 44 points from 26 matches.