Man City's unbeaten run comes to an end as Liverpool lands huge title race boost

Manchester City's with a shock 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth as returned to the top of the .

Having already seen , both sides knew they could further distance themselves from the Gunners with a victory in their respective games.

But it was the reigning champions who joined side in defeat, failing to overcome a resilient side that scored a goal in each half to claim all three points on the south coast.

Josko Gvardiol pulled one back late into the game for the visitors but the Cherries held on for a famous victory against an under-par side, which is still yet to hit the same heights as last season despite avoiding defeat in its opening nine games.

That meant a win for Liverpool would return it to the top of the Premier League, yet it looked as though the Reds would be the third title chaser to fall to defeat after falling behind to an early goal.

The hosts appeared second-best for the majority of the game and could not find a way through the Seagulls, yet two quick-fire goals from and late in the second-half completely turned the tie on its head.

It put Liverpool in a perfect position to capitalize on Man City's defeat and move two points clear of side if it could hold on for the win, and that's exactly what happened.

With outfit securing all three points to register its eighth victory in the Premier League this season, it ensured it reclaimed its place at the top of the table at the expense of the reigning champions.

Today simply could not have gone better for Liverpool, with both of its title rivals falling to defeat while it claimed a huge three points. It might only be the start of November but this weekend could already be a crucial one in the race for the title.