Liverpool wins and takes the lead in the Premier League

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Arne Slot’s side open up an eight-point lead over Manchester City after hard-fought win as Egyptian shines in double comeback

Liverpool wins and takes the lead in the Premier League
Liverpool wins and takes the lead in the Premier League

Summary

Liverpool and Salah are still on a roll in the 2024/25 Premier League. Arne Slot’s side secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday away from home to move top of the competition. The Egyptian was the star of the show on the day, scoring twice in a game that featured two comebacks. Szoboszlai also found the net, while Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes scored for the hosts.

SHOT

The win means Liverpool open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Salah and company’s side now have 31 points, moving ahead of Manchester City, who are now on 23 after their defeat to Tottenham on Saturday. Chelsea and Arsenal, on 22, round out the top four at the end of the 12th round. Southampton remain bottom with four points.

ALWAYS HIM

Salah was Liverpool’s hero once again this season. Despite a quiet first half, the Egyptian came out on top in the second half, scoring twice – the first with a fine finish from a long ball, and the other with a well-taken penalty. He now has 12 goals for Liverpool in 18 appearances in 2024/25, as well as 10 assists.

TWO TURNS

Despite facing the Premier League’s bottom club, leaders Liverpool had to work hard to secure three points on Sunday. Arne Slot’s side took the lead in the 30th minute through a fine strike from Szoboszlai, but Southampton managed to level the game before the break, Armstrong scoring from the rebound after a penalty. The hosts turned the game around early in the second half, with Mateus Fernandes scoring in the 11th minute, but Liverpool hit back shortly after. Salah equalised in the 20th minute and then appeared to secure their second comeback of the match in the 38th.

LIVERPOOL X CITY

Coming off five straight wins and 14 games unbeaten, Liverpool will have a busy week ahead, with two challenges to their good form. On Wednesday, the team will face Real Madrid in the Champions League, and then they will face none other than Manchester City in the Premier League. The current four-time champions have lost five straight games and will have a head-to-head match as crucial to their fight for the English title. The big game will be next Sunday, at Anfield.