Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool

Leeds United’s English striker Patrick Bamford (R) and Leeds United’s US head coach Jesse Marsch (2R) hug as Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp (L) walks by after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 29, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Manchester City moved top of the Premier League thanks to Kevin De Bruyne’s stunning strike to beat Leicester 1-0 on Saturday, as Liverpool’s five-year unbeaten home league run in front of fans was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Leeds.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter suffered a nightmare return to Brighton with a 4-1 defeat, while Tottenham came from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and remain in third.

City was without the free-scoring Erling Haaland for the trip to the King Power due to a foot injury and was blunted up front without the Norwegian’s firepower.

But one moment of magic from De Bruyne was enough as the Belgian’s free-kick four minutes into the second half clipped the inside of the post on its way past Danny Ward.

Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez (C) reacts after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 29, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

“I want this Kevin and we need this Kevin. The goals and assists he can do blind. But we need this type of involvement in the game and today that was the case,” said City boss Pep Guardiola.

With Arsenal not in action until Sunday when they host Nottingham Forest, the victory lifts City one point ahead of the Gunners at the top of the table.

Liverpool now trails City by 13 points after suffering a first league defeat