Steven Gerrard with Aston Villa failed to stop his Liverpool, but the "Reds" managed to get the points with great difficulty - Mohamed Salah's penalty goal in the 67th minute decided (1:0).
Sixth consecutive victory for the "Reds" in all competitions, fourth in the Premier League, to continue the race with City, who have a point more in first place.
Gerrard, of course, was greeted with a standing ovation, but he did not show too much emotion in the stadium where he became a legend.
The English media even write that with a "petrified face" he tried to stop Liverpool and upset the "kop", he almost succeeded in that, although the host was better, in the end he deservedly reached a minimal victory.
The moment of decision - a foul by Mings on Salah and the realization of the Egyptian - see HERE.
And Chelsea is following the leaders - it has two points less than City, one less than Liverpool, after a dramatic victory over Leeds at "Stamford Bridge" (3:2). won by Žoržinja's goal from a suspiciously awarded penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Previously, Leeds took the lead from the penalty spot (Rafinja), at the end of the first half equalized by Mount, Jorginho is from another (first) penalty kick reversed in the 58th minute, and Premier League debutant Joe Gelgard, just 50 seconds after stepping onto the field (83rd minute) he scored for 2:2!
It was thought that Chelsea would remain without points, that they were prolonging the crisis (they did not win in three of the previous four matches in all competitions), and then referee Kavanagh awarded an extremely debatable penalty, which also passed the VAR check, so the "blues" reached thanks to Jorginho to triumph.
Earlier today, City also struggled with Wolves (1:0, with one more player), and of the favorites, it was easiest to get points - little and unexpectedly, Arsenal came.
"The Gunners" broke Southampton in just six minutes in the first half, in the 21st and 27th, with goals from Lacazette and Edegore.
Gabriel confirmed the 3:0 victory half an hour before the end.
At 18.30:XNUMX, the duel between Norwich and Manchester United starts.
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