Liverpool defeated Man City 2-0 at Anfield, ending the visitors' six-game winless streak. Gakpo opened the scoring in the 12th minute from Salah's assist, allowing the home side to dominate the first half.
In the second half, despite Man City's increased pressure, a mistake by goalkeeper Ortega led to a penalty in the 76th minute, which Salah converted to seal the victory.
Liverpool now tops the table with 34 points after 13 rounds, while Man City drops to fifth with 23 points, ranking below Brighton and only one point ahead of Nottingham.
Liverpool: Kelleher, Robertson, Van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Salah, Gakpo Man City: Ortega, Ake, Dias, Akanji, Walker, Lewis, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes, Foden, Haaland
