Can anyone catch Liverpool in the Premier League title race?

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Being a Liverpool supporter feels fantastic right now, with the team holding a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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This follows their victory against Manchester City, where they won 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

The current nine-point lead is the largest margin for them as league leaders since they triumphed in the 2019-20 season, during which they enjoyed an impressive 18-point cushion over the Citizens.

This match marked City's fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League, leading to some playful taunting from the Reds fans in the stands. They sang, "You're getting sacked in the morning," aimed at manager Pep Guardiola.

The defeat dropped City down to fifth position, placing them behind Brighton in fourth, Chelsea in third, and Arsenal in second.

Guardiola reacted by holding up six fingers to the Liverpool fans, representing the six Premier League championships he has secured with his team.

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This is Arne Slot's inaugural season as the manager of Liverpool, and he is already leaving his imprint on the team.

The Dutchman told BBC Match of the Day that his team performed nearly flawlessly against Manchester City.

Ultimately, while the outcome is what matters most, the team's performance was impressive. To secure a victory against a strong team like City, you need to excel in every aspect of the game.

"I believe we may not have been flawless, but we did a pretty good job of handling everything."

Can Arsenal or Chelsea close the gap on them?

Arsenal's captain Martin Odegaard is back in shape, and England's standout player Bukayo Saka is also performing at his best.

Chelsea is performing strongly, and Cole Palmer continues to demonstrate that he is among the leading goal scorers in Europe right now.