Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Salah scores in comeback win for Reds
Arne Slot’s side had to come from behind to take the three points
League leaders Liverpool hosted and beat Leicester City in the Premier League in the late Boxing Day kick-off - but it was not as routine as that for Arne Slot’s team, who went seven points clear at the top of the table with the victory.
Despite 17 places between the teams at kick-off, it was the Foxes who took the lead early on, a low cross from the left met by Jordan Ayew who spun and finished, via a deflection off Virgil van Dijk, into the bottom corner. If the league leaders were concerned at that they didn’t show it, with a dominant display thereafter, but it took until stoppage time at the end of the first half to find a leveller as Cody Gakpo cut in and bent one into the top corner.
Right after the restart Curtis Jones netted from close range to complete the turnaround, with Mohamed Salah wrapping up the points towards the end of the game to send the Reds well clear heading into the new year.
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Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE
Liverpool will be bidding to continue their Premier League title charge as they welcome Leicester City to Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side showcased their attacking strength in a 6-3 dismantling of Tottenham to ensure they spent Christmas four points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over their rivals.
Consecutive defeats have dragged the visitors back into the thick of the relegation fight as a bright start under Ruud van Nistelrooy fades.
The 3-0 home humbling by fellow strugglers Wolves leaves the Dutch manager in need of a result as he takes his team to Merseyside.
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