EPL: Liverpool pile on misery for City, Amorim earns first win
In a dramatic clash at Anfield, Liverpool intensified the woes of Premier League leaders Manchester City with a commanding 2-0 victory, pushing the troubled champions further down the table.
Meanwhile, Manchester United marked a triumphant day as they secured a resounding 4-0 win over Everton, giving new manager Ruben Amorim his first league victory.
Liverpool’s triumph was fueled by a strong performance from Cody Gakpo, who netted the opener just 12 minutes into the match. The Reds capitalized on a disorganized City defense when Mohamed Salah curled a shot that Gakpo deftly converted from close range.
Salah later sealed the game with a penalty in the 78th minute, awarded after City keeper Stefan Ortega fouled Luis Diaz. This result leaves City languishing in fifth place, a staggering 11 points behind Liverpool, who now sit nine points clear at the top of the table.
City’s defeat marked a disheartening milestone, as they suffered their fourth consecutive league loss for the first time since 2008. This marks a historic low for Pep Guardiola’s side, making them the first reigning champions in Premier League history to experience such a dismal run following a title win. Guardiola, who recently signed a two-year contract extension, faced jeers from Liverpool fans, who chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning.” In a defiant response, he held up six fingers, a nod to his impressive tally of titles with the club.
On the flip side, Manchester United’s new boss, Ruben Amorim, celebrated his first league win in style as they crushed Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford. After a shaky start to his tenure, which included a draw against Ipswich and a midweek Europa League victory, Amorim’s side showcased their attacking prowess against the struggling Toffees.
Marcus Rashford opened the scoring with a deflected shot in the 34th minute, followed quickly by Joshua Zirkzee’s goal after a defensive blunder from Everton. Rashford added another just after the break with a composed finish, before Zirkzee struck again in the 64th minute, capitalizing on more poor defending from the visitors. This victory propels United up the table, providing a much-needed boost as they seek to recover from a tumultuous start to the season.
Meanwhile, Chelsea continued their resurgence with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, extending their unbeaten run to six games. Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez in the first half, followed by Cole Palmer’s late strike, have the Blues eyeing a potential Champions League spot as they sit level on points with Arsenal.
In other action, Tottenham’s hopes of a top-four finish were dented by a 1-1 draw against ten-man Fulham. Despite Brennan Johnson’s opening goal, a stunning equalizer from Tom Cairney and a late red card for the Fulham midfielder ensured a frustrating outing for Spurs.
