Man City Thrash Liverpool in Premier League ClashMan City Thrash Liverpool in Premier League Clash Manchester City delivered a resounding blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes with a convincing 5-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The hosts dominated from the outset, with Erling Haaland scoring twice within the opening 35 minutes. The Norwegian striker extended his lead in the Premier League scoring charts with his 26th goal of the season. Mohamed Salah’s penalty miss for Liverpool proved to be a pivotal moment. Instead of reducing the deficit, they conceded again as Riyad Mahrez’s deflected shot found its way into the net. Phil Foden sealed the victory with two more goals in quick succession. The first was a delightful chip over Alisson Becker, while the second was a powerful drive from inside the area. Liverpool’s misery was compounded when Darwin Nunez was sent off for a reckless headbutt on Joachim Anderson. The result sees Manchester City move five points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. Liverpool’s title hopes are now hanging by a thread, while City have taken a significant step towards a third consecutive Premier League title. Match Highlights: * 18′ – Haaland opens the scoring with a tap-in from Mahrez’s cross * 35′ – Haaland doubles City’s lead after being played through by Kevin De Bruyne * 42′ – Salah misses a penalty for Liverpool * 43′ – Mahrez’s deflected shot finds the net for City’s third goal * 81′ – Foden chips Alisson for City’s fourth goal * 83′ – Foden scores again with a powerful drive * 90′ – Nunez sent off for a headbutt on Anderson
