Nets winners of Newcastle on Sunday (5-0), the Citizens now have a victory ahead of the Reds.
The opportunity was too good for Manchester City. The day after the draw conceded by Liverpool against Tottenham (1-1), the Citizens are not deprived of regaining the throne … and three points ahead following their authoritarian victory against Newcastle (5-0) . Four days after their inexplicable elimination in the semi-finals of C1 against Real, the band of Pep Guardiola caught up with the way at home.
A leading and doubly important victory because it allows City to enjoy a goal difference now superior to that of Liverpool (+68 against +65). A success acquired thanks to a double from Raheem Sterling (19th, 90th + 3), and goals from Aymeric Laporte (38th), Rodri (61st) and Phil Foden (90th).
«A perfect afternoon“, rejoiced Pep Guardiola at the microphone of Sky Sports. The race will start again in two days. Liverpool, who travel to Aston Villa on Tuesday (9pm), will have the opportunity to put the pressure back on the defending champions, who travel to Wolverhampton the following day (9.15pm).