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Liverpool Makes a Title Statement, Benefits From Controversy in Rout of Man City

Anfield continues to be Manchester City's house of horrors, and the two-time defending Premier League champions' reign is under threat as a result.

Liverpool's 3-1 win over Man City on Sunday sends the Reds eight point clear in the Premier League table and nine clear of City in a potentially pivotal result relatively early in the season.

Fabinho's long-range laser after a no-call that denied Man City a penalty on the other end opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Mohamed Salah doubled the lead in the 13th minute with a header after sensational build-up work from Liverpool's two fullbacks, and Sadio Mane connected for a header of his own in the 51st to put Liverpool in full control.