Liverpool, on Sunday, suffered a major blow with a second home defeat in three days.
An early goal for Eberechi Eze was sufficient to earn Crystal Palace a shock 1-0 victory at Anfield, despite the home side having 21 shots, hitting the bar and spurning a number of presentable opportunities.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were held at Old Trafford seven days ago as they struggled to tuck away their numerous chances against Manchester United and eventually slipped to a frustrating 2-2 draw.
City leapfrogged Liverpool on Saturday after a comprehensive 5-1 win over Luton Town.
With Arsenal’s 0-2 defeat at home by Aston Villa, Manchester City are now comfortably sitting on top of the League table with 73 points.
Arsenal and Liverpool have 71 points each.
