Liverpool's return to the summit of the Premier League has lasted barely 24 hours after Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday evening.
The Seagulls had defended admirably to keep Pep Guardiola's side at bay in the opening 45 minutes, but a deflected goal from Riyad Mahrez early in the second half, followed by a speculative Phil Foden strike - also deflected - helped to give the Sky Blues all three points and return them to the top of the table. A late third from Bernardo Silva wrapped up what was eventually a routine home win.
The win has restored City's one point advantage over Jurgen Klopp's side heading into the weekend round of fixtures and the current champions will have the opportunity to extend their lead to four points when they host relegation-threatened Watford at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.
