Premier League: Manchester City succumb to fourth consecutive defeat; Liverpool consolidate lead at top
FirstpostManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has lost four straight matches for the first time in his illustrious managerial career. Image: Reuters Manchester City slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat after blowing the lead to lose 2-1 at Brighton, allowing Liverpool to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday. “Maybe after seven years winning six Premier Leagues, maybe one year another team deserves it.” Liverpool kicked off at Anfield just 30 minutes later and quickly capitalised on City’s latest slip. Wolves get off the mark Salah’s composed finish in the 84th minute after another rapid Liverpool raid sealed their ninth win in 11 league games and 15th victory in 17 matches in all competitions. Gary O’Neil was under huge pressure to deliver after a 13-game winless run in the top flight and got the perfect start when Pablo Sarabia swept home Matheus Cunha’s pass for Wolves’ fastest ever Premier League goal.