Liverpool showed their strength and skill by bouncing back from an early setback to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. This win marked their eighth straight victory on this festive day and boosted their title hopes.
Even though they were at opposite ends of the table, Leicester surprised the Anfield crowd with a fast start. The Foxes played fearlessly, and it paid off when Stephy Mavididi made a great run down the left and set up Jordan Ayew, who turned and shot past Alisson into the bottom corner. It was a dream start for Leicester, but Liverpool was determined to turn things around.
The Reds almost equalized right away, with Andy Robertson’s powerful header hitting the post. Even though they had a slow first half, Liverpool’s talent shone through just before halftime. Mohamed Salah’s curling shot just missed, but Cody Gakpo quickly scored a stunning equalizer, bending his strike into the far corner.
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Liverpool came out for the second half with fresh energy, and it didn’t take long for them to take the lead. Curtis Jones scored from Alexis Mac Allister’s cross, but there was a nervous wait as VAR checked the goal. The Reds kept pushing, and Gakpo thought he had scored again, but VAR ruled it out because Darwin Núñez was offside in the build-up.
In the closing moments, Anfield’s star, Salah, delivered the final blow. He curled in a beautiful shot to make it 3-1, not only sealing the win for Liverpool but also scoring his 100th Premier League goal at Anfield—a milestone that shows he’s one of the league’s greats.
It was a perfect night for Arne Slot’s team, who took advantage of Chelsea’s earlier mistake to extend their lead in the title race. For Leicester, though, things look tough. The Foxes fell back into the relegation zone after Wolves beat Manchester United, leaving Dean Smith with a lot to think about as the new year approaches.
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