Arne Slot has explained his decision to play Curtis Jones through the middle of the Liverpool attack against Man City. Darwin Nunez was left on the bench at the Etihad.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts to his side's 2-0 win against Manchester City at the Etihad. READ MORE: 'Let's call it now - the title race is over, Liverpool will be champions

Arne Slot said Liverpool fans can "sing what they want" after their chants of "We're going to win the league" during a 2-0 win at Manchester City and added that he doesn't yet believe that the Premier League title is bound for Anfield.

First-half goals from Mohamed Salah, his 30th of the season, and Dominik Szoboszlai ensured the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top of the table.

Liverpool are not used to having a smaller share of possession under Arne Slot but Mohamed Salah ensured that did not matter against Manchester City.

Liverpool moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a ruthlessly efficient victory over rivals Manchester City. There first victory at the Etihad Stadium in 10 years came courtesy of goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboslazi – who both assisted for the other goal – while a resolute defensive performance frustrated the hosts.