Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Liverpool took a significant step towards the Premier League title with a crucial 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Mohamed Salah was instrumental in the win, scoring the opening goal and assisting Dominik Szoboszlai, as Liverpool surged 11 points clear at the top of the table.

The Reds wasted no time asserting their dominance, taking the lead in the 14th minute through Salah, who netted his 25th league goal of the season.

The Egyptian forward struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box, which deflected off City defender Nathan Ake, leaving goalkeeper Ederson helpless.

City thought they had found an equaliser in the 31st minute when Marmoush found the net, but the goal was ruled out for of...