Slot’s side have momentarily moved 11 points clear of Arsenal, having played a game more, and Liverpool can almost taste the champagne of the title celebrations. Their fans in the away end celebrated wildly and know how big this win is as they made it 23 games unbeaten in the Premier League.

Mohamed Salah’s stellar display against Manchester City sends a bold message to Liverpool’s decision-makers. Will they secure his future amid title glory?

Mohamed Salah was once again in fine form for Liverpool as he scored and assisted in the Reds' 2-0 win over Man City and manager Arne Slot was full of praise for the forward

Virgil van Dijk was stony-faced. So was Alisson Becker. The two of them banged their chests and waved their fists in the driving rain, but the look they both gave Liverpool’s joyous fans was one of defiance and steely focus, eyes fixed firmly on the prize.

Certainly, if Mohamed Salah keeps this up, the title will be won in time for Arsenal to give them a guard of honor at Anfield in May. For the 11th time this season, the presumptive Ballon d'Or winner graced a game with a goal and assist. The previous high watermark in a Premier League campaign was 11. It is February.

At the home of Manchester City, Liverpool produced a performance worthy of champions to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League.