Premier League: Liverpool defeat Manchester City to stretch lead at the top

With this win, Liverpool has increased their lead to nine points over the defending champions Manchester City, who have now slipped to the fourth spot in the standings.

Liverpool: Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after defeating defending champions Manchester City 3-1 in a pulsating clash at Anfield on Sunday.

With this win, Liverpool has increased their lead to nine points over the defending champions Manchester City, who have now slipped to the fourth spot in the standings.

The match got off to a thunderous start as Fabinho registered the goal for Liverpool in the sixth minute of the match. Manchester City dominated the possession and was in with a chance of scoring a goal.

Liverpool defeat Manchester City to stretch lead at the top

City's Sergio Aguero appealed for a penalty as the situation of a hand-ball arouse, but the match official did not pay attention to his request and Liverpool was able to take the ball away to register the goal.

In the 12th minute, Liverpool doubled their lead as Andrew Robertson provided a perfect cross for Mohammed Salah. The Egyptian striker did not disappoint and gave the Reds an early two-goal cushion in the match.

In the second half, Sadio Mane got in the goal-scoring act for Liverpool as he gave the Reds a 3-0 lead in the 51st minute.

After conceding three goals, City looked rattled on the field and they were not able to get any sort of momentum in their side.

But in the 78th minute, Bernando Silva pegged one goal back for Manchester City to bring the scoreline to 3-1 in Liverpool's favour.

The Reds will next take on Crystal Palace while Manchester City will face Chelsea on November 23.