Liverpool came from behind to defeat Leicester 3-1 at Anfield with goals from Gakpo, Jones, and Salah. The victory keeps them atop the Premier League with 42 points, extending their lead over second-place Chelsea.
Liverpool continues its dominant form in the Premier League. This time, they overturned a 0-1 deficit to secure a 3-1 victory against Leicester City, widening their gap to seven points over the second-place team, with a game in hand.
Leicester Shocks Liverpool Early
The match at Anfield began with a surprise, as the visiting side struck first. Just six minutes into the game, amidst a foggy pitch, Stephy Mavididi delivered a low cross from the left. Jordan Ayew, with his back to goal, controlled the ball, turned, and fired a brilliant strike into the net.
Liverpool’s Response Arrives
Liverpool pushed forward, searching for an equalizer, but an effort off the left post and another off the crossbar kept them at bay. However, their persistence paid off in stoppage time of the first half. At 45+1’, Cody Gakpo received a pass from Mac Allister, cut inside to position himself at the edge of the box, and unleashed a precise, curling shot that found the back of the net—a stunning goal to level the score.
In the second half, Liverpool wasted no time taking control. At the 49th minute, the “Reds” orchestrated a beautiful team play, stringing together a series of quick passes in the box. The sequence ended with another assist from Mac Allister, who laid the ball back for Curtis Jones to calmly finish, putting Liverpool ahead 2-1.
Salah Seals the Victory
As the match neared its conclusion, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s standout performer of the season, added the final touch. At the 82nd minute, Gakpo lofted a pass to the Egyptian, who controlled it near the edge of the box. Salah cut inside onto his left foot and placed a perfectly executed shot into the far corner, securing the win for Liverpool.
With this triumph, Liverpool solidified its position at the top of the Premier League with 42 points. Chelsea, following their loss to Fulham, sits in second with 35 points. At this stage, Liverpool remains the undisputed leader of English football.
