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Two goals from Mohamed Salah shifted momentum as Liverpool closed the gap at the top with a dominant second half.
By Jamie Carter
Anfield roared as Mohamed Salah delivered another performance that felt tailor-made for the run-in—two clinical finishes, relentless movement, and the kind of composure that keeps title hopes alive when margins are razor-thin.
Manchester City started brightly and landed the first blow, but Liverpool's response was immediate. Salah's leveller changed the emotional temperature of the night, and once the crowd lifted, every second ball seemed to tilt red.
The decisive moment arrived after the hour mark: a swift transition, a clever interchange on the edge of the box, and Salah arriving with intent. From there, Liverpool managed minutes intelligently—blocking lanes, slowing restarts, and forcing City to play in front of them.
The win trims the gap at the summit and sets up a finale week where dropped points will feel twice as costly. For Liverpool, belief is the commodity in richest supply right now—and nights like this only add to the inventory.
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