City press the title race with a commanding display against Liverpool
It was all about which rival could capitalise on Arsenal’s draw at Sunderland on Saturday.
Who could make a statement about their intent to chase down the Premier League leaders?
Manchester City cleared their throats and made it plain they are in the race for the long haul.
Liverpool barely got a word in.
The table now flatters Pep Guardiola and his players.
City sit four points behind Arsenal after a commanding win.
It was an occasion where they blew Liverpool away in the first half.
They shrugged off Erling Haaland missing a controversial 13th minute penalty to put on a show.
The first half displayed City’s tempo and cohesion.
TLDR
- City close the gap to Arsenal to four points.
- Haaland misses a early penalty but City still dominate the opening period.
- Liverpool fail to respond as City push their title bid forward.
Erling Haaland
Manchester City