Mohamed Salah made the big difference today, scoring the only goal of the match as Liverpool beat Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s side defied their recent form in the Premier League to put an end to Manchester City’s unbeaten run in the competition
Egypt forward Salah struck in the second half to settle the open but fiery encounter at Liverpool’s backyard.
After a goalless first half of few scoring chances, the deadlock was broken in the second half, with Salah breaking free, profiting off Joao Cancelo’s error to slot past Ederson with 14 minutes left.
Unlike Salah, Manchester City’s major goal provider Erling Haaland had a rare off day, failing to add to his 15 Premier League goals this season.
Indeed, apart from missing two decent opportunities in the first half, Haaland played a part in having City’s goal disallowed.
Phil Foden thought he had given the visitors the lead eight minutes into the second half but the goal was chalked off after a VAR review.
Replays showed that Haaland had fouled Fabinho in the build-up to the goal and it was cancelled.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was sent off late in the game but the Reds would not mind much as they climbed to eighth spot in the table.
City are still second, level on points with third-placed Tottenham Hotspur and four off leaders Arsenal.
