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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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.
Jamie Braidwood24 November 2024 16:24
FULL-TIME! Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
– 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
Jamie Braidwood24 November 2024 16:19
FULL-TIME! Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
Chris Wilson24 November 2024 16:05
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.
Chris Wilson24 November 2024 16:01
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
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!
Chris Wilson24 November 2024 16:00
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
Southampton are pressing for an equaliser but it’s not clicking, with an early cross running just past Archer.
Chris Wilson24 November 2024 15:59
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
Aribo wins a free-kick off Endo midway into the Liverpool half. Will this be a chance for the hosts?
It’s half a chance, as Fernandes swings in a cross that Stephens heads over.
Chris Wilson24 November 2024 15:57
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
Endo does well to evade a challenge and break into the box, but he’s tackled just before he can deliver the cross. Southampton counter but there’s no opening, and they’re forced backwards.
Chris Wilson24 November 2024 15:56