Liverpool solidified their position at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 3-1 Victory Over Leicester at Anfield. The victory, coupled with Chelsea’s draw against Fulham, sees the Reds move seven points clear at the summit.
Despite dominating possession, Liverpool were frustrated for much of the first half by a resilient Leicester side. The visitors stunned Anfield by taking an early lead through Jordan Ayew’s sharp finish in the sixth minute. Liverpool responded with a flurry of attacks, with Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah striking the woodwork, but they were unable to find an equalizer before the break.
However, Cody Gakpo’s superb curling effort on the stroke of half-time brought Liverpool level and sparked the hosts into life. Curtis Jones marked his 100th Premier League appearance with a goal just four minutes into the second half, turning in Alexis Mac Allister’s cross to give Liverpool the lead.
Leicester, who dropped into the relegation zone earlier in the day following Wolves’ victory over Manchester United, missed a golden opportunity to equalize when Patson Daka miscued in front of goal. Mohamed Salah then sealed the win for Liverpool, sweeping home his 19th goal of the season to secure all three points.
The victory extends Liverpool’s unbeaten run in all competitions to 22 matches and reinforces their status as title favorites. Manager Arne Slot, in his first season in charge, has overseen a remarkable transformation, with the Reds also topping their Champions League group and reaching the League Cup semi-finals.
For Leicester, the defeat marks their third in a row and leaves them in a precarious position. Despite a spirited performance, they were unable to capitalize on their early lead and now face a crucial period in their fight for survival. New manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will be hoping to galvanize his side ahead of a challenging run of fixtures, with their Premier League fate likely to be decided in clashes against fellow strugglers.
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