Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, two of Liverpool's most seasoned players, proved their worth by scoring crucial goals in the Merseyside derby. Their contributions were notable, especially given the team's recent performance. Meanwhile, Manchester City is taking advantage of the situation to challenge for the title, with their best month under Pep Guardiola typically being April. Aston Villa, on the other hand, is quietly setting itself up for a historic finish to the season, having moved 10 points clear inside the top five and being on the verge of securing a Champions League spot.