Premier League: Liverpool defeated Manchester City 1-0

Mohamed Salah's persistence paid off as he scored in Liverpool's crucial 1-0 win over second-placed Manchester City.

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Salah 76th-minute strike came soon after he missed a one-on-one with City goalkeeper Ederson.

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But the forward maintained his cool to secure a statement victory for Jurgen Klopp's side.

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City started with their usual dominance in possession and forced some early openings which Joe Gomez dealt with adequately.

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A more resolute-looking Liverpool did manage to forge a couple of chances but failed to test Ederson.

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