The title procession can begin. Eleven points clear with 12 games left for their nearest rivals, Liverpool aren't going to let this slip now. On the basis of this authoritative 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium,

First-half goals from Mohamed Salah, his 30th of the season, and Dominik Szoboszlai ensured the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top of the table.

They hesitated to say it but they knew. Everyone knows.MORE — 3 things we learned | Player ratingsArne Slot and his players celebrated with the Liverpool fans in the Manchester rain like a team who knew they are almost there in the title race.