Liverpool Edges Closer to Premier League Glory with Victory Over Manchester City
Liverpool took a significant step toward securing the Premier League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 23, 2025. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talisman, opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a deflected shot from the edge of the box, marking his league-leading 25th goal of the season. Salah then turned provider, setting up Dominik Szoboszlai for Liverpool’s second goal in the 37th minute, as the Hungarian midfielder capitalized on City’s defensive lapses.
The win extended Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points, with 64 points from 27 matches. Meanwhile, Manchester City, missing their leading scorer Erling Haaland due to a knee injury, struggled to find their rhythm. Despite dominating possession with 66%, City failed to convert their control into meaningful chances, managing only five shots on target compared to Liverpool’s four. Pep Guardiola’s side, now fourth in the league with 44 points, saw their hopes of a fifth consecutive title fade further.
Liverpool’s victory was notable for their defensive resilience and clinical finishing. The Reds recorded their lowest possession percentage in a winning game since the statistic was first tracked 20 years ago, highlighting their efficiency on the counterattack. City’s frustrations were compounded by a disallowed goal from Omar Marmoush in the first half and a VAR decision that ruled out a Curtis Jones effort in the second half.
The match also raised questions about Kevin De Bruyne’s form, as the City captain struggled to influence the game and was substituted to a muted ovation. Liverpool fans, meanwhile, celebrated loudly, chanting, “We’re going to win the league,” as their team secured a rare double over City, having beaten them home and away for the first time since the 2015-16 season.
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