The Reds were emphatically the better team at Anfield against the defending champions thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool produced an authoritative 2–0 victory over rival Manchester City to establish an 11-point gap between the two teams in the Premier League., and the German’s goal was duly besieged by a raft of early Liverpool attacks in the opening 15 minutes.
The Egyptian should have doubled his side’s lead in the second half when he plucked the ball from Manuel Akanji’s feet and went clear through on goal, but Salah steered his effort high over the bar to give Manchester City an almighty reprieve. In the first half, Liverpool was totally dominant, unleashing repeated attacks with a relentless ferocity that thoroughly overpowered Manchester City. Arne Slot’s side created an expected goals total of 1.53, with 10 shots which definitely should have given them more than one goal. However, their defensive solidity in the second half, spearheaded by van Dijk, was striking.
The 25-year-old was brilliant this afternoon with his driving runs a constant threat on Liverpool’s left flank against fullback Kyle Walker. Based on his recent performances, it should be no surprise if Gakpo is able to remain a permanent fixture on the Reds’ left-hand side as they seek to continue their remarkable start to the season.
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