Manchester City beat Everton 2-0 on Wednesday night to move ahead of Liverpool thanks to a superior goal difference.
Aymeric LaPorte and Gabriel Jesus found the back of the net for the reigning champions.
Liverpool are back in action on Saturday when they host Bournemouth at Anfield.

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