A superb header by Georginio Wijnaldum secured victory for second-placed Liverpool against third-placed Manchester City.

The Reds led after eight minutes when Adam Lallana broke on the left and crossed for Dutchman Wijnaldum, whose clinical header found the corner.

In a finely-balanced encounter, Pep Guardiola’s City began to exert more influence after the interval.

David Silva and Raheem Sterling had chances, while Liverpool carried a constant threat on the counterattack.

City could not find a way through meaning Jurgen Klopp’s side took a fourth straight win, moving four points clear of City and six behind leaders Chelsea.

Un potente cabezado de Georginio Wijnaldum le dio la victoria a Liverpool y el segundo lugar de la general, al superar de visitantes 0-1 a Manchester City.

Los Rojos de adelantaron a los 8 minutos cuando Adam Lallana levanto un centro desde la izquierda y el holandes Wijnaldum definio a la esquina de Bravo para el 0-1.

Los de Guardiola estuviera cerca especialmente en el segundo tiempo con David Silva y Raheem Sterling, pero Liverpool metia sustos a la contra.

Los de Jurgen Klopp supieron conservar la tempranera ventana para lograr su cuarta victoria consecutiva, tomándole 6 puntos de ventaja al City y quedando a 6 del lider Chelsea.