Liverpool went 11 points clear of defending Premier League champions Manchester City following a 2-0 win over their title rivals thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah.
Arne Slot’s side came into the game after beating Real Madrid in midweek and knowing that a win would give them a huge advantage in the title race.
The Reds started in lightning fashion, piling forward in numbers, and Virgil van Dijk was only denied by the woodwork.
However, Liverpool were rewarded with a 12th-minute opener as Salah’s inviting ball was finished by Gakpo.
Van Dijk was a towering presence at both ends and sent a powerful header just over as Liverpool continued to dominate the first half.
It took 39 minutes for City to have their only effort in the first half as Rico Lewis sent an effort off-target.
Salah blazed a crucial one-on-one effort over in the second half as City gained belief but failed to have attempts on goal.
City’s hopes were effectively ended 12 minutes from time when goalkeeper Stefan Ortega brought down Luis Diaz and Salah finished from the penalty spot.
Liverpool are now nine points clear of Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League and 11 ahead of fifth placed Manchester City.
Slot’s side now have away tests at Newcastle United and Everton as they bid to continue their winning run.
Meanwhile, City look to turn around a run of four Premier League defeats when they host Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
BBC