Updated On: 17 October, 2022 01:08 PM IST | London | IANS
Liverpool came into the game 13 points behind City following their worst start to a season in 10 years, but their defence improved considerably to take vital points that just about keep their title hopes alive

Mohamed Salah. Pic/AFP
Mohamed Salah`s excellent goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday evening to decide a bad-tempered match and end City`s unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Salah controlled a long kick from Alisson before turning Joao Cancelo and slotting the ball past Ederson to decide the game as Liverpool built on Wednesday`s 7-1 win away to Rangers in the Champions League.
City coach Pep Guardiola was left furious when Phil Foden`s strike was ruled out for a previous foul by Erling Haaland, while Liverpool`s Jurgen Klopp was sent off after losing his cool when his side didn`t get a free-kick in the closing stages, reports Xinhua. Liverpool came into the game 13 points behind City following their worst start to a season in 10 years, but their defence improved considerably to take vital points that just about keep their title hopes alive.