Premier League leaders Liverpool bolstered their position at the top of the table with a determined 3-1 victory over Leicester City, extending their lead to seven points. Despite Leicester’s recent struggles – having lost five of their last seven matches – the visitors stunned Anfield early when Jordan Ayew found the net with a sharp finish in the sixth minute.
Liverpool dominated much of the first half but faced frustration as Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah struck the woodwork. However, Cody Gakpo equalized with a brilliant curling shot just before the halftime whistle, shifting the momentum in favor of the hosts.
The second half started brightly for Liverpool, as Curtis Jones celebrated his 100th Premier League appearance by slotting in Alexis Mac Allister’s cross just four minutes after the restart. Leicester came close to leveling the score when Patson Daka misfired a golden opportunity, but Salah sealed the result with his 19th goal of the season.
Commanding lead for Liverpool, challenges mount for Leicester
The victory leaves Liverpool in a commanding position at the summit of the league, holding a game in hand over their nearest competitors. They could further stretch their advantage to 10 points with a win against West Ham on Sunday, with Chelsea not playing until the following day.
Leicester’s loss compounded their struggles, dropping them into the relegation zone following Wolves’ earlier victory over Manchester United. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side, winless in three matches, now face an uphill battle to climb out of the bottom three, with a daunting fixture against Manchester City next on the calendar.
A memorable season for Liverpool under Slot
In what has been an exceptional debut campaign for manager Arne Slot, Liverpool remain unbeaten in 22 matches across all competitions. The team, also leading their Champions League group and preparing for a League Cup semi-final against Tottenham, looks poised for a successful season. Fans celebrated jubilantly at Anfield, chanting and waving scarves in the closing stages as their team secured another vital win.
While the atmosphere was celebratory, Slot and his squad acknowledge the long road ahead. With aspirations of claiming their 20th league title, the Reds aim to maintain their form as they continue their pursuit of domestic and European success.
Leicester, meanwhile, are left to reflect on a turbulent season marked by managerial changes and inconsistent form. With crucial matches against fellow strugglers like Crystal Palace looming, their Premier League survival hangs in the balance.
