This archive report was first published on 11 November 2019.
On November 10, 2019, Liverpool made a significant statement in their pursuit of the Premier League title, defeating Manchester City 3-1 at Anfield.
The European champions got off to a dream start, with Fabinho's searing strike and Mohamed Salah's stooping header giving them a 2-0 lead within 13 minutes.
However, controversy surrounded the opening goal, as Trent Alexander-Arnold handled the ball inside his own area, and Manchester City claimed for a penalty, which was waved away by the referee.
Sadio Mane made it 3-0 early in the second half, as Claudio Bravo failed to keep the Senegalese's diving header out, leaving Manchester City reeling.
Despite enjoying more possession and shots on goal, Manchester City were unable to mount a comeback, with Bernardo Silva's late goal proving too little, too late.
"People will say Liverpool can only lose it," Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said, aware of the narrative that his side will face in the remaining seven months of the season.
With the champions wounded by a long-term injury to centre-back Aymeric Laporte and without Ederson on Sunday, Liverpool smelled blood and took their chance to land what appears a knockout blow to City's title defence.
