Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Salah strikes twice in thriller
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool: Salah scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to go eight points clear
Mohamed Salah scored twice as Premier League leaders Liverpool came from behind to beat bottom-side Southampton and extend their lead over Manchester City to eight points.
Liverpool were gifted the opening goal as Russell Martin’s side approach backfired and Dominik Szoboszlai punished their mistake when building out from defence, in what was an error-strewn game.
The Saints benefitted from Liverpool’s sloppiness, though, when Andy Robertosn tripped Tyler Dibling and Adam Armstrong scored the rebound after his penalty attempt was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Mateus Fernandes then stunned the Premier League leaders on the counter-attack as he fired Southampton in front, but Salah replied as he met a low ball to direct a finish under the on-rushing Alex McCarthy.
And in the 83rd minute, a handball from Yukinari Sugawara gave Salah the chance to complete the comeback and the forward scored from the penalty spot to send Liverpool eight points clear ahead of facing City next weekend.
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Liverpool increase title pressure on Man City with thrilling Southampton comeback
Liverpool moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah scored twice to help them come from behind to beat bottom-club Southampton 3-2 at St. Mary’s.
Arne Slot’s side were looking to take advantage of Manchester City’s third consecutive league defeat on Saturday but were rocked by a determined and at times ferocious display from Saints, who briefly led after goals from Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes cancelled out Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half strike.
Liverpool’s opener had come from a costly Southampton error in defence, and there were two more after the break to turn three points into none.
Liverpool increase title pressure on Man City with thrilling Southampton comeback
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah struck twice as the Reds went eight points clear at the top
Salah on facing Manchester City at Anfield next week:
“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.”
Liverpool’s next five fixtures
vs Real Madrid (H)
vs Man City (H)
vs Newcastle (A)
vs Everton (A)
vs Girona (A)
That is quite the run of games for Arne Slot’s team!
When is Liverpool vs Man City? Kick-off time, date, and how to watch Premier League blockbuster
Liverpool will take an eight-point lead into their Anfield showdown with Manchester City in the Premier League.
The champions lost for the fifth game in a row in all competitions as Pep Guardiola’s side were thrashed 4-0 by Tottenham on Saturday night.
And Arne Slot’s side took full advantage as Mohamed Salah scored twice to complete a thrilling comeback win over Southampton at St Mary’s.
Liverpool next host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night - but all eyes will be on this weekend’s blockbuster against City.
City have won the last four Premier League titles in a row but Liverpool will have real belief that they can end that run if they go 11 points clear.
When is Liverpool vs Man City? Date, kick-off time and how to watch
Liverpool will have the chance to go 11 points clear if they beat the champions at Anfield
FULL-TIME! Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has now reached 10 Premier League wins, from just 12 matches.
It’s the joint-fastest start to reach 10 wins since the start of the Premier League, along with Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti.
FULL-TIME! Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
Mohamed Salah
- now has 10 Premier League goals in 12 appearances this season
- has scored in five Premier league games in a row, and in six of last seven
- scored twice for first time since 4-2 win over Newcastle on New Year’s Day
FULL-TIME! Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
FULL-TIME! Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
The referee brings the match to an end and Liverpool extend their lead at the top! Eight points and we’re not even in December yet.
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
97 mins
Now Diaz wins a free-kick near halfway, and the away side will take their chance to run down the clock. They’re heading eight points clear at the top!
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