Manchester City 0-2 Liverpool: The Reds Edge Closer To Premier League Title

Liverpool took a big step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over defending champions Manchester City at the Etihad. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 14th minute before assisting Dominik Szoboszlai for the second in the 37th. City, missing Erling Haaland, struggled to find the net as Liverpool moved 11 points clear at the top, leaving Pep Guardiola admitting the title was now theirs to lose.

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Updated on: 24 February 2025 12:25 pm

EPL: Manchester City vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson, left, and Wataru Endo celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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EPl: Liverpool vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, center, scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League: Liverpool vs Manchester City

English Premier League: Manchester City vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, right, celebrates with Mohamed Salah scoring his side's 2nd goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League: Manchester City vs Liverpool

English Premier League: Liverpool vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, right, scores his side's 2nd goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Liverpool vs Manchester City

Britain Soccer Premier League: Manchester City vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Manchester City vs Liverpool

Britain Soccer Premier League: Liverpool vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Liverpool vs Manchester City

English Premier League Soccer Match: Manchester City vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch, right, and Manchester City's Nathan Ake, second from right, vie for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Manchester City vs Liverpool

English Premier League Soccer Match: Liverpool vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Phil Foden, right, attempts a shot on goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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Manchester City vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, left, dribbles the ball challenged by Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.

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Liverpool vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, second from left, reacts after scored a goal that was disallowed for offside during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.