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Liverpool edge closer to title with derby win, Man City beat Leicester
Liverpool are just about four wins away from clinching the English Premier League title this season after they defeated Everton 1-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night.
The Reds struggled against a determined Toffees side but succeeded in breaking the deadlock in the 57th minute when Diogo Jota netted the only goal of the game.
Liverpool require only 13 points from a possible 24 available to guarantee a deserved and record-equalling 20th top-flight triumph.
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At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over visiting Leicester City, with goals from Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush.
Elsewhere, Southampton held Crystal Palace to a 1-1 draw while Brighton were thrashed 3-0 by visiting Aston Villa.
Bournemouth got beaten 2-1 by Ipswich Town, and Newcastle defeated Brentford 2-1.
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