Liverpool Defeats Manchester City as Guardiola Faces Unprecedented Struggles

Arne Slot's tactical brilliance propels Liverpool to Premier League dominance, while Manchester City suffers its worst league run under Pep Guardiola.

Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester City extends their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, with Arsenal in second place.
Arne Slot's high-pressing tactics and direct play dismantled City's defense, marking his 18th win in 20 matches as Liverpool's new manager.
Manchester City has now gone seven games without a win across all competitions, including four consecutive Premier League losses, a first under Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola responded to taunts from Liverpool fans by reminding them of City's six Premier League titles under his leadership but acknowledged the team's current struggles.
Despite being 11 points behind Liverpool, Guardiola remains optimistic, citing injured players' eventual return and the length of the season as reasons for hope.