Liverpool made a statement of intent as they put 6 past Leads to cut the gap between them and league leaders Manchester City to just 3 points. The Reds were brilliant with both Salah and Mane scoring doubles and their centre backs, Matip and Van Djik also getting on the scoresheet.
Jurgen Klopps side now boast the leagues top three scorers in Salah, Mane and Jota. In addition, the t9p three players with the most assists are Liverpool players. That is fullbacks, Trent Alexander Arnold and Robertson, the league’s top scorer, Mo Salah.
Elsewhete, Roy Hodgson was handed a 4-1 defeat in his second match as Watford manager. Goals from Mateta and Gallagher plus a second half brace by Wilfred Zaha clinched the win for the Eagles. Crystal Palace now sit on eleventh place while Watford languish in the relegation zone.
Tottenham were looking to build on their recent 3-2 win against Man City when they faced Burnley. This was not to be as a Ben Mee header, which was the only goal of the game ensured a win for the clarets. This comes as a blow to Antonio Conte’s side in their race for a top four spot.