First-half goals from Mohamed Salah, his 30th of the season, and Dominik Szoboszlai ensured the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top of the table.
The prolific Norwegian striker did not make the matchday squad for City’s 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday due to a knee issue.
The Scottish Government has approved a legal aid application for the private prosecution of disgraced footballer David Goodwillie for rape.