A dominant Liverpool side dismantles Manchester City, leaving Arsenal with little hope in the title race

Liverpool’s fans didn’t wait for the final whistle at the Etihad. With 90 seconds left, chants of “We’re going to win the league” rang through the stadium, and for good reason—this title race is all but over.

Arne Slot’s men secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City, propelling them 11 points clear at the top of the table after Arsenal’s loss to West Ham. It was a ruthless, professional performance, underlining the inevitability of Liverpool’s Premier League triumph.

Slot may have played it safe post-match, warning against complacency, but history suggests otherwise. The last time a team surrendered such a lead this late in the season was in 1997-98 when Manchester United collapsed under Arsenal’s charge. But that United side had already lost five games. This Liverpool team has lost just once all season.

City boss Pep Guardiola declined to declare Liverpool champions outright but didn’t need to. His respectful handshake with every Liverpool player at full-time told the story—he knows a title-winning team when he sees one.

The statistics reinforce Liverpool’s dominance. Slot’s side leads the league in goals (64), shots (452), and shots on target (173). Mohamed Salah continues to be their talisman, scoring his 30th goal of the season before assisting Dominik Szoboszlai for the second. His remarkable 51-goal contributions this season match the numbers of Liverpool legends.

More importantly, Liverpool delivered this statement victory on a ground where they have often struggled. The Etihad, so often a fortress for Guardiola’s side, was reduced to silence as the travelling Reds fans demanded the trophy be handed over.

Liverpool may not play the chaotic, high-pressing game of the Jurgen Klopp era, but under Slot, they have added a clinical edge. Against City, they had just 33.9% possession—their lowest in a league win since 2003—but they barely needed more. They controlled the match, suffocated City’s attack, and struck when it mattered.

City’s dream of a fifth consecutive title is in tatters, and Arsenal’s chances look just as slim. Liverpool now have seven of their remaining 11 games at Anfield. Even a few slip-ups would hardly dent their charge.

This isn’t a title race anymore—it’s a Liverpool procession. The only question left is when the trophy parade begins.