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Watch The Liverpool Vs Southampton Highlights As The Reds Move 16 Points Clear
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Watch the Liverpool vs Southampton highlights as the Reds come from behind to beat Ivan Juric’s men 3-1 at Anfield.
Liverpool Vs Southampton Highlights
Mo Salah scored twice as Liverpool moved 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday afternoon.
The Egyptian King netted his 31st and 32nd goals of the season from the penalty spot at Anfield. Darwin Nunez equalised in the 51st minute after Will Smallbone gave Southampton a surprise lead on Merseyside.
Arne Slot’s side are closing in on their first title in five years thanks to their 3-1 win over the Saints. The Dutch boss is already set for legendary status if he can lead his side over the finishing line.
In the opening exchanges, Liverpool failed to find their rhythm after their smash-and-grab win over PSG on Wednesday. Nunez was afforded a start which almost backfired spectacularly.
The Uruguayan was lucky not to be dismissed after he aimed a kick at Kyle Walker-Peters. VAR intervened an deemed a yellow card was worthy enough punishment.
Super Salah Stars To Down Saints
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On the brink of half-time, Southampton took a surprise lead thanks to Smallbone. A mix up between Alisson and Virgil van Dijk saw the central midfielder pounce to give Ivan Juric’s side a deserved lead.
The basement dwellers had been superb in the opening 45 minutes. A shock was very much on the cards before Nunez’s goal swang the game back in the Merseysiders favour.
Just three minutes later, Salah got his customary goal from the spot. Smallbone’s clumsy challenge on Nunez provided the chance which the Reds top scorer wasn’t going to miss.
It was a case of deja vu when Salah scored from 12 yards again after Yukinari Sugawara’s handball. As it stands, the Egyptian star has 55 goal contributions in all competitions this season.
Salah is back in action on Tuesday as the Reds take on PSG in the return leg of their Champions League last 16 clash. Ahead of the match, the best football betting sites in the UK have all the latest odds and markets.