Liverpool defeat Man City 3-2

Kingston, Jamaica — Liverpool defeated Manchester City 3-2 at Anfield Sunday taking a huge step closer to the 2014 English Premier title.

Liverpool took command of the game in the first half with goals from Raheem Sterling and Martin Skrtel to lead 2-0 at the break.

With Yaya Toure out early due to injury, City clawed their way back through a David Silva goal early in the second half then with a defection off Liverpool defender Glen Johnson to level the score.

The decider came 12 minutes from time when City captain Vincent Kompany sliced a clearance straight to Philippe Coutinho who slotted home.

English Premier top ten standings April 14 (Matches; Goal Difference; Points)

1 Liverpool – 34  51  77

2 Chelsea – 34  42  75

3 Man City – 32  54  70

4 Everton – 33  22  66

5 Arsenal – 33 16  64

6 Tottenham – 34  0  60

7 Man Utd – 33  18  57

8 Southampton – 34  5  48

9 Newcastle – 34  -14  46

10Stoke – 34  -10  43