Liverpool defeated Southampton 3-2, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points over Manchester City. Mohamed Salah scored two crucial goals for the Reds, securing a vital victory.
Mohamed Salah inspired Liverpool to a dramatic 3-2 victory against Southampton on Sunday, moving them eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League title race. After taking the lead through Dominik Szoboszlai’s early strike, Liverpool were rocked by Adam Armstrong’s equaliser before Mateus Fernandes put bottom of the table Southampton ahead in the second half.
Salah came to Liverpool’s rescue with a typically predatory equaliser and a coolly converted penalty in the closing stages. Liverpool's 10th win in 12 league games ensured they capitalised on City’s dismal 4-0 defeat against Tottenham 24 hours earlier. Chasing a first Premier League crown since 2020, the Reds have a golden opportunity to throttle City’s hopes of a fifth successive title when Pep Guardiola’s team visit Anfield on December 1. City have lost five in a row in all competitions and Salah said: “Hopefully, we keep going in that direction. We have a game against them so hopefully, we win it and go 11 points clear. “Man City is Man City. They have a bad time now but they have great players.” Salah now has 12 goals in all competitions this term, including six in his last five league games. “They were very important, especially after being down 2-1. It’s the most important thing to have won the game,” he said. “Each game is different. They had a game plan and played very well. We managed to come back and win the game. Having Salah on form has been crucial to Arne Slot’s dream beginning to life at Anfield.The former Feyenoord manager’s deft touch has established Liverpool as title favourites in his maiden season at Anfield after replacing Jurgen Klopp
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