Liverpool hands Manchester City first loss of Premier League season in 4-3 thriller
January 14, 2018 19:15 MYT
Manchester City saw its unbeaten run in this season's Premier League end in its 23rd game with a loss to Liverpool on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola's side had been touted by some as capable of going the entire season without suffering a defeat after dominating the first half of the campaign.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal were all brushed aside, as City (20-2-1) marched 15 points clear at the top of the table.
Jurgen Klopp's side was thrashed 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium in September, but the reverse fixture proved a step too far for Guardiola's men, as Liverpool (13-8-2) held on in a 4-3 thriller.
Goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool move 4-1 in front.
The visitors threatened a comeback with late goals from Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan, but it was not meant to be, and Liverpool celebrated halting City's impressive run.
Despite the defeat, City – which has not won at Anfield in the Premier League since 2003 – remain the strong favorite for the title with its advantage at the summit remaining at 15 points, although United could cut that to 12 with a victory over Stoke City at Old Trafford on Monday.
Manchester City's Premier League unbeaten run