Liverpool Backed For First Premier League Title After Win vs Man City

Merseyside giants Liverpool have been tipped for their first Premier League title after seeing off nearest challengers Manchester City.

This is according to former AS Roma and AC Milan right-back Cafu.

In a chat with The Sun, Brazilian national team legend Cafu backed Liverpool over Manchester City for the league title.

Liverpool took a major step to ending their long wait for the Premier League title after beating Manchester City 3-1 in front of their home fans in a controversial manner.

The Reds took a controversial lead inside the first ten minutes through a stunning strike from Brazilian midfielder Fabinho.

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Liverpool scored immediately after center referee Michael Oliver had waved away a genuine penalty shout from Manchester City after right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold handled in the box.

The Reds added a second goal almost immediately when Mohamed Salah found the back of the net with a 13th-minute header off a fantastic cross from left-back Andy Robertson.

Manchester City created several chances but were unable to find the back of the net before Sadio Mane put the game beyond doubt with a thiŕd Liverpool goal at the start of the second half.

Bernardo Silva pulled one back twelve minutes from time with what was a consolation goal for Manchester City as Liverpool extended their league lead to eight points.