With a clear victory in the so-called "North-West derby", Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool FC have impressively continued their comeback in the race for the Champions League places. The "Reds" played at 7:0 (1:0) in the duel with the record champions Manchester United in a frenzy and are in the English Premier League only three points behind fourth place, which entitles them to participate again in the premier class.
Dutch World Cup star Cody Gakpo (43rd) put the hosts in the lead at Anfield when United were having their strongest phase. Darwin Nunez (47th) and again Gakpo (50th) led the decision with two goals shortly after the restart. Mohamed Salah (66th/83rd), Nunez (75th) and Roberto Firmino (88th) added three more goals against the third-placed team and ensured the highest victory in this prestigious duel.
Liverpool have picked up 13 out of a possible 15 points in their last five games. In the national cup competitions, the team of team manager Klopp is eliminated early, in the Champions League threatens after the 2:5 home defeat in the first leg against Real Madrid the out in the knockout round.
Chelsea also win
In the fight for the title, the champions Manchester City meanwhile do not come closer to Arsenal FC. While the team of coach Pep Guardiola won 2-0 (1-0) against Newcastle United on Saturday with national player Ilkay Gündogan in the starting formation, the Londoners reached a lucky 3-2 (0-1) at home against AFC Bournemouth from the basement of the table. Reiss Nelson scored the winning goal in the eighth minute of injury time.
It thus remains at the five-point advantage for Arsenal over the defending champions. FC Chelsea, on Tuesday (21.00 clock in the F.A.Z. live ticker for the Champions League and Prime Video) in the knockout round of the Champions League opponent of Borussia Dortmund, also came against Leeds United to a 1:0 (0:0). National player Kai Havertz was in the starting eleven of the Blues. Wesley Fofana (53.) shot Chelsea to the three points.
Bournemouth professional Philip Billing had shocked Arsenal with an early goal in the first minute, Marcos Senesi (57.) even increased to 2-0. But Arsenal equalised through Thomas Partey (62nd) and Ben White (70th). Phil Foden (15th) scored the lead goal for ManCity, Bernardo Silva (67th) scored the final score.