Overview
- Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with 11 games remaining.
- Mohamed Salah delivered a standout performance, scoring his 30th goal of the season and providing his 21st assist, further solidifying his record-breaking campaign.
- Manager Arne Slot's tactical adjustments, including a shift to a 4-2-2-2 formation, effectively neutralized City's attack and showcased Liverpool's adaptability despite injuries to key forwards.
- Arsenal's 1-0 loss to West Ham has diminished their chances of challenging Liverpool for the title, with injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz compounding their struggles.
- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and making Anfield a fortress during the title run-in, with seven of their remaining games to be played at home.