Liverpool go 16 points clear after beating Manchester United 2-0

Liverpool tightened their group over the Premier League title as they reigned supreme over old rivals Manchester United and opened up a 16-point lead at the top of the table. The Reds, who are all but certain to lift the Premier League title for the first time in three decades, defeated United 2-0 with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah scoring.

Van Dijk put Liverpool ahead in the 14th minute when he scored through a thumping header although they would have to wait till the very end to put the game beyond conclusion. Three minutes into stoppage time, Salah successfully converted a long-ball opportunity and slotted home. The goal prompted combined choruses of “we are going to win the league” from an enthralling Anfield crowd.

Liverpool are on 64 points, ahead of Manchester City at 2 who have 48 points, meanwhile United have 48.