​Liverpool ​secure a controversial but stunning, 3-1 win over current champions, ​Manchester City. The Merseysiders find themselves with a comfortable 8 point gap from last years winners after the European champions extend their unbeaten run at Anfield to 46. This is Liverpool's biggest lead at the top of the table since the 1989/1990 season where The Reds did, in fact, go onto the win the league that year.





In terms of the performance, City really weren't that far off Liverpool's, but unfortunately for the blue half of Manchester, the individual misses from players such as Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling cost them, alongside some very inconsistent defending. The away team simply weren't prepared for Liverpool's sharp snapping breaks and couldn't cope with The Reds work ethic. Firmino and Mane played in about 4 different positions throughout the game, consistently moving along Cities backline which created mass confusion for Citys full backs as both Walker and Angelino couldn't cope with the well-executed movement. The two tricky forwards both tracked back every time Liverpool lost the ball, making it almost impossible for City to create any form of counter-attack.









Jurgen Klopp post-match stated that '‘The boys were completely focused and concentrated. It was so good. It is the only way we can beat City, maybe other teams can do it a different way but this is the only way we can beat them''. The German went onto to suggest City were worthy opponents and the title race still has a long way to go as Klopp pinned Cities team as simply 'Outstanding'. Although Klopp may be ruling out the early title triumph, if the Merseysiders continue in this form it will only be a matter of time before Liverpool can start preparing for another victory parade.









Liverpool fans often come under a lot of criticism and run alongside with a stereotype of having a very controversial past. Regardless of your opinion on the very passionate Scouse fan base, you can't deny The Red side of Merseyside were absolutely unreal yesterday. If you count the months back to May when Liverpool took on Barcelona on the famous night at Anfield, the electric atmosphere was almost identical on Sunday.





Overall Liverpool were absolutely outstanding and tactically superb, Klopp and the players must take enormous credit from Sunday's performance. The fans at Anfield were also on another level and if their side continue to perform the way they are, they will be rewarded by the end of the season.