Liverpool beat Manchester City 1-0 in a dramatic clash of Premier League giants, as Mohamed Salah's breakaway goal was enough to secure victory for the Reds after City had an earlier goal disallowed.

These sides have combined to win the last five Premier League titles, and the first half displayed a fitting level of intensity. Clear-cut chances were at a premium in the first 45 minutes, but the attacking talent was clear to see.

The game burst into life early in the second half, as City thought they had opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. Phil Foden fired a powerful shot from a tight angle that deflected off of Joe Gomez and into the net, but VAR spotted Erling Haaland tugging Fabinho's shirt in the buildup and the goal was ruled out. Pep Guardiola was furious with the decision, as Anfield erupted all around him.

Liverpool nearly took the lead themselves just seconds later, as Diogo Jota couldn't score with a headed chance.

Thrilling end-to-end action ensued until Salah broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. With City players forward for a free kick, Alisson caught the ball and quickly sent it forward to Salah. The Egyptian forward neatly spun past Joao Cancelo and was clear through on goal, burying his shot past Ederson.

Things really boiled over in the 86th minute, as Jurgen Klopp was shown a red card for angrily protesting the lack of a call for a foul he felt was committed against Salah.

Both sides had chances in the dying minutes but City couldn't find an equaliser as Liverpool took a crucial win that could finally jump-start their season.

Liverpool climb to 8th in the table with their third win of the season, while City fall four points behind league leaders Arsenal.

City see their 21-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League come to an end, as well as a 22-match unbeaten run in away Premier League matches.

Liverpool's victory was their first in their past six Premier League meetings with City.

Source: theathletic.com

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