Manchester City Crush Liverpool in Title Race With Stunning 5-0 VictoryManchester City Crush Liverpool in Title Race With Stunning 5-0 Victory In a seismic clash that could decide the Premier League title race, Manchester City delivered a resounding 5-0 demolition of Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. The victory sends City six points clear at the league summit with just seven matches remaining. City took the lead inside the first five minutes through a delightful flick from Ilkay Gundogan. The German midfielder found himself unmarked at the edge of the area and placed a sumptuous finish past Alisson Becker. The home side doubled their advantage midway through the first half when Kevin De Bruyne unleashed a thunderous drive from distance. The Belgian playmaker spotted Alisson off his line and sent a blistering shot into the top corner. Liverpool, who were looking to keep their title hopes alive, were unable to cope with City’s relentless intensity. Riyad Mahrez added a third goal for the hosts just before half-time, with a superb finish from inside the penalty area. Any hope of a Liverpool comeback was extinguished in the second half when Phil Foden extended City’s lead to 4-0 with a composed finish. Bernardo Silva completed the rout with a stunning long-range strike that left Alisson with no chance. The result leaves Liverpool nine points behind City, with a game in hand. The title race is now firmly in the hands of Pep Guardiola’s side, who are now heavy favorites to retain their Premier League crown. City’s victory was a testament to their attacking brilliance and defensive solidity. Their midfield trio of De Bruyne, Gundogan, and Rodri dominated the game, while their backline, led by Ruben Dias, kept Liverpool’s star-studded attack quiet. Jurgen Klopp’s side were left reeling from the defeat, which effectively ends their title ambitions. The Reds have now lost three of their last four league games and face an uphill battle to secure a top-four finish. The result is a major blow to Liverpool’s hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple. They remain in contention for the Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup but now face a daunting task to overturn the title deficit. Manchester City, on the other hand, are now firmly on course to complete a fourth Premier League title in five seasons. Their dominant performance against Liverpool was a warning to their rivals that they are not going to relinquish their crown without a fight.
