Liverpool had to put in a near-flawless performance to defeat old rival Manchester City, which has so often thwarted its league title ambitions, manager Arne Slot said on Sunday.
The Reds thoroughly deserved to beat Pep Guardiola's side 2-0 to take a nine-point lead in the Premier League in what was Slot's 18th win in 20 games in charge of Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah supplied a goal and an assist as Liverpool eased to a victory which ended with the home fans taunting City boss Pep Guardiola about "getting sacked in the morning".
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