article_snippet: , of course — a breathless Liverpool win over Manchester City secured by the brilliant right foot of Philippe Coutinho.
article_snippet: This time, the Liverpool charge is locked on a different target.
article_snippet: No doubt feeling Thursday night’s Europa League exit in their minds and legs, Brendan Rodgers’ team faced a fresher City side hungry to close the gap on Chelsea at the top.
article_snippet: Still, though, Liverpool won, still Brendan Rodgers’ team managed to take another step towards hauling in Manchester United and Arsenal in the places above Brendan Rodgers’ team.
article_snippet: This really was a remarkable effort, perhaps one of the most significant of Brendan Rodgers’ reign.
article_snippet: Pressure was mounting and it wasn’t long before Liverpool were ahead.
article_snippet: the ball was a lovely goal and the celebrations by the Liverpool bench said everything for the ball importance.
article_snippet: For a while, Liverpool were at their waspish best and, as a result, City rocked.
article_snippet: At 1-0, Liverpool were in the ascendancy.
article_snippet: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers can't hide Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers joy at the final whistle as Liverpool edged out City to ignite their top-four hopes .
article_snippet: As Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers celebrates