Liverpool is pulling away. Slot's team secured another crucial win, defeating rivals Manchester City at Anfield and extending their lead to 11 points over the reigning Premier League champions, who continue to struggle with both form and results. The Citizens have now lost four consecutive league games, with their last win dating back to October 26. Since then, they’ve endured six defeats and a draw, including a dramatic 3-3 Champions League match against Feyenoord, where they squandered a three-goal lead at the Etihad. Guardiola’s team has slipped to fifth in the standings, level on 23 points with Brighton.
Between Manchester City and Liverpool, now at 34 points, Arsenal and Chelsea have moved into second place, both trailing the Reds by nine points. Maresca’s Chelsea dominated Aston Villa 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer once again stealing the spotlight with a spectacular goal. Arsenal delivered an even bigger blow, routing West Ham 5-2 in a match where all goals were scored in the first half.
Brighton, meanwhile, managed only a 1-1 draw against Southampton but remains firmly in the Champions League spots, level on points with Manchester City.
Premier League, Forest holds Liverpool as City and Chelsea falter
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Manchester United also climbed the standings under new manager Amorim, securing their first Premier League victory of his tenure. The Red Devils were propelled by braces from Marcus Rashford and former Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee, clinching a commanding 4-0 win over Everton.
Tottenham, after their emphatic win over City, stumbled with a 1-1 home draw against Fulham under Postecoglou.
Finally, Nottingham Forest and Brentford continue to impress in the European race. Forest edged past Ipswich 1-0, while Brentford thrashed Leicester 4-1, keeping their strong campaigns alive.
