Liverpool dent Man City’s title hopes

Philippe Coutinho scored a stunning winner as Liverpool dented Manchester City’s Premier League title defence with a narrow victory at Anfield. 

Jordan Henderson’s curling effort put the Reds ahead before Edin Dzeko finished off a slick move to equalise. 

But Brazil midfielder Coutinho capped a fine display with the decisive goal when he struck from 25 yards. 

The result leaves City five points behind Chelsea having played a game extra, while Liverpool move to fifth. 

Henderson, who passed a late fitness test to feature in the match, bent in an excellent effort from 20 metres into the top corner to give the hosts the lead after 11 minutes.

City, who have not won at Anfield for 12 years, equalised through Edin Dzeko 14 minutes later but a moment of brilliance from Brazilian Coutinho with 15 minutes to play was enough to secure the win for Liverpool and extended their unbeaten run in the league to 11 games.

It was a further dent to the visitor’s title aspirations with Manuel Pellegrini’s second-placed side missing the chance to close the five-point gap on leaders Chelsea. — News24