Manchester City Suffer 2-0 Defeat to Liverpool, Struggling in Premier League Title Race

Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, February 23, 2025, extending their winless streak to four matches across all competitions. This loss raises concerns about their form as the season progresses.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a deflected shot following a well-executed corner routine. He then provided an assist to Dominik Szoboszlai in the 37th minute, who calmly finished to double the lead. Despite holding 66% possession, Manchester City struggled to break down Liverpool's defense and failed to register a goal. 

This victory propels Liverpool to 64 points from 27 matches, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points. Manchester City, on the other hand, drops to fourth place, with their title aspirations now in jeopardy. 

The match was particularly significant for Mohamed Salah, who equaled Lionel Messi's record of scoring and assisting in 11 Premier League matches in a single season. His goal tally for Liverpool now stands at 241, tying him for third with Gordon Hodgson.