Manchester City Hammer Liverpool 3-0, Closing Gap on Arsenal to Four Points

Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game in management with a statement 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday, closing to within four points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. Erling Haaland shrugged off missing an early penalty to head in his 99th Premier League goal before Nico Gonzalez's deflected effort and a wonder strike from Jeremy Doku confirmed City's status as Arsenal's major title rivals. The victory marked a significant turnaround for City, who had been struggling for consistency in recent weeks. Guardiola praised his team's performance, saying, "It was an incredible game, and the players were fantastic. We played with a lot of intensity and created a lot of chances." City's manager also acknowledged the significance of his 1,000th game, stating, "It's a great milestone, but the most important thing is the three points we got today." Liverpool, meanwhile, have now lost four of their last five league games, leaving the defending champions down in eighth, eight points off the top. The Reds' struggles have raised concerns about their title chances, with manager Jurgen Klopp admitting, "We're not in a good position, and we need to improve quickly." Klopp also acknowledged the impact of City's win, saying, "Manchester City are a top team, and they played well today. We need to learn from our mistakes and move forward." The win marked a significant moment in City's season, as they look to close the gap with Arsenal. City's victory was their 10th win in 11 games, and they remain in second place in the Premier League table. The Gunners, meanwhile, saw their 10-game winning run come to an end in a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. As the Premier League title race heats up, City will look to maintain their momentum in their next game against Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Liverpool will aim to bounce back from their defeat against a struggling Everton side. With the title still up for grabs, the coming weeks will be crucial for both teams as they battle for the Premier League crown.