EPL: Liverpool win, Man City lose again, Iwobi helps Fulham in 2-0 victory

EPL: Liverpool win, Man City lose again, Iwobi helps Fulham in 2-0 victory

Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in a Premier League encounter at Anfield on Saturday.

Darwin Nunez opened the scoring in the first half, before Mohammed Salah made sure of a big three points with six minutes left in the second half.

Liverpool took full advantage of Manchester City’s slip-up to move five points clear at the top of the league table.

It was yet another defeat for champions Manchester City as they squandered a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 to Brighton.

Erling Haaland had opened scoring on 23 minutes before João Pedro and Matt O’Riley both scored late into the second half to compound City’s problem.

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Elsewhere, Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi provided an assist to help Fulham seal a 2-0 win against their hosts Crystal Palace.

In the other Premier League games played concurrently, Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Southampton 2-0 for their firsg win this season, while West Ham and Everton played a goalless draw.

Earlier on Saturday, Brentford and Bournemouth played a five-goal thriller, with hosts Brentford carrying the day with a 3-2 victory.

 

EPL: Liverpool win, Man City lose again, Iwobi helps Fulham in 2-0 victory