Nearly a quarter into the match, Salah scored on a corner – a slightly lucky, rehearsed variant that was deflected off a defender's foot and into the goal.
The goal was Salah's 25th in the league.
Just before halftime, Liverpool also scored the 2–0 goal. Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai, who was able to extend the lead after a sloppy defensive play by Manchester City.
City coach Pep Guardiola made several substitutions to try to get his team going forward, but no goals came and the crowd began to leave in protest.
It was the first time in a decade that Liverpool managed to win a league match at Etihad Stadium, according to AFP.
It's a very tough place to come and play. It's a tough team with an incredible coach. I'm glad we won in the end, says Salah.
City, who had to do without their Norwegian star Erling Braut Haaland, are fourth in the Premier League, 20 points behind leaders Liverpool. Down to second-place Arsenal, Liverpool have an 11-point lead.
It's special, especially when you're in the title race. Hopefully, we'll stay calm, because sometimes we feel the pressure. We need one more title, says Salah.
