Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a 3-1 comeback victory over Leicester City at Anfield on December 26, 2024.
Match Summary:
Early Setback: Leicester City took an unexpected lead in the 6th minute when Jordan Ayew capitalized on a cross from Stephy Mavididi, silencing the home crowd.
Equalizer: Liverpool responded just before halftime. In the 45th minute, Cody Gakpo delivered a superb curling effort beyond Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk, leveling the score at 1-1.
Second Half Dominance: The Reds dominated the second half. Curtis Jones put Liverpool ahead in the 49th minute, steering in a pass from Alexis Mac Allister. Mohamed Salah secured the victory with a characteristic cut inside off the right flank, followed by an expertly placed finish across the face of the goal in the 82nd minute.
Key Highlights:
Unbeaten Run: This victory extended Liverpool's unbeaten league run to 13 games, bringing them to 42 points at the top of the standings. They also have a game in hand over second-placed Chelsea, who are on ... points.
Salah's Milestone: Mohamed Salah's goal marked his 100th home ... , placing him among an exclusive group of players to achieve this feat at a single stadium.
Leicester's Struggles: Leicester City remained in the relegation zone after this defeat, marking their third consecutive league loss.
Post-Match Reactions:
Arne Slot (Liverpool Manager): "We cannot deny we are in a ... ."
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool Forward): "It sounds weird, but I think ... . But then one moment where we underestimated ... ."
Upcoming Fixtures:
Liverpool: The Reds are set to play away against West Ham United on Sunday.
Leicester City: The Foxes will host Manchester City on the same day.