Liverpool defeated Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Mohamed Salah’s sensational second-half goal in a tense match at Anfield that also saw Jurgen Klopp sent off.
The Egyptian produced a brilliant piece of control to take down Alisson’s long kick and spin away from Joao Cancelo before beating Ederson with a cool finish (76) as Liverpool put their recent struggles behind them.
Klopp was sent off in the closing stages after reacting furiously when the hosts were denied a free-kick for an apparent foul by Bernardo Silva on Salah, whose goal snapped a five-game Premier League scoreless streak.
Pep Guardiola was enraged earlier in the game when a Phil Foden goal was overturned by VAR because Erling Haaland was deemed to have fouled Fabinho in the build-up.
The Reds entered the game 13 points behind City after their worst start to a season in ten years, but they defended resolutely, becoming only the second Premier League side this season to prevent Haaland from scoring, and seizing their chance when Salah, who had earlier been denied by Ederson in similar circumstances, caused Anfield to erupt with a goal that breathes life into their season.
Meanwhile, City’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season comes to an end, leaving them four points behind early leaders Arsenal, who defeated Leeds 1-0 earlier on Sunday.
Bukayo Saka scored with a fantastic finish 10 minutes before halftime, and Mikel Arteta’s side held on despite multiple Leeds chances in the second half in a disappointing performance by the table-toppers.
Meanwhile, Manchester United were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday. The hosts were furious after referee Craig Pawson disallowed two Cristiano Ronaldo goals early in the second half.
Elsewhere, Graham Potter’s strong start as Chelsea manager continued on Sunday, when Mason Mount’s double gave his team a 2-0 Premier League victory over struggling Aston Villa. Chelsea are unbeaten in six games since Potter took over for Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, and their victory at Villa Park was their fifth in a row overall.
