Reigning EPL champions Manchester City just intensified the title race further more as Pep Guardiola’s men picked up an emphatic victory against Liverpool by 4-1. It was a crucial game for both the teams but in a very different perspective.
City were playing to win in order to reduce the gap and Liverpool were playing to get closer to a Top 4 finish. Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will be extremely disappointed to lose the match even after taking the lead in the first-half. They showed good intensity as Mohammed Salah scored through a fantastic Liverpool counter attack.
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The Reds looked good but City were not ready to let the opportunity slip away. After Salah’s 17th minute effort, World cup winner Julian Alvarez equalized to provided hopes to the home team in the 27th minute to make it 1-1.
After a competitive first-half, City responded with Kevin De Bruyne’s easy left-footed tap in within a minute after second-half began. It was a great build up play by the Cityzens as Riyadh Mahrez delivered a great cross.
The 2016-17 season was Pep Guardiola’s first at Man City and Jürgen Klopp’s first full season at Liverpool.
Chelsea won the league that season, but since then, the two clubs have been the class of the PL.
A look at the rivalry since Pep and Klopp took charge ⚔️
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Then as the game continued, Liverpool succumbed to the pressure and conceded 2 more goals. Only 7 minutes separated the 2nd and 3rd goal. Ilkay Gundogan finished off a good effort and English International Jack Grealish bagged the final goal to seal the victory by 4-1.
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With the win, Pep Guardiola and Co. have reduced the gap on Arsenal and City will hope that Leeds United produce an upset and somehow dent Arsenal’s title hopes.
As for Liverpool they still have a lot of hard work to do if they are to reach the UEFA Champions League next season. They currently sit 6th in the points table with 42 points to their name and they will face Chelsea and Arsenal in their following 2 PL fixtures.
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