Liverpool continued their dominance in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, thanks to goals from Nunez and Salah. Meanwhile, Man City's struggles continue as they suffer their fourth consecutive defeat under Pep Guardiola, with Brighton pulling off a stunning 2-1 upset against them. Other results include Brentford's 3-2 win over Bournemouth and Fulham's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace. Don't forget to catch the highlights on Match of the Day.
Liverpool and Manchester City's Fortunes Diverge in Premier League
Liverpool Maintains Premier League Dominance
Liverpool F.C. extended their winning streak to three games in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Goals from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah secured all three points for the Reds, who remain second in the table, just one point behind leaders Arsenal.
Nunez, who recently returned from injury, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a fine finish from close range. Salah then doubled their lead just before halftime with a stunning strike from outside the area.
Aston Villa, who had made a bright start to the season, were unable to mount a serious challenge against Liverpool's relentless attacking force. The Reds' defense, led by Virgil van Dijk, was also in excellent form, ensuring their eighth clean sheet of the campaign.
Manchester City's Struggles Continue
Meanwhile, Manchester City's recent slump continued with a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion. The defending champions have now lost four consecutive matches under manager Pep Guardiola, their worst run of form since 2016.
Brighton took a shock lead in the 22nd minute through Leandro Trossard. Riyad Mahrez equalized for City just before the hour mark, but Neal Maupay's 89th-minute winner sent the Amex Stadium into raptures.
City's poor form has allowed Arsenal to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table. Guardiola will be hoping to turn things around quickly as his team faces a crucial clash against arch-rivals Manchester United on Saturday.
Other Notable Results
In other Premier League matches, Brentford clinched a 3-2 win over Bournemouth, while Fulham defeated Crystal Palace 2-0. These results have seen Brentford move up to 10th in the standings, while Palace has dropped to 11th.
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