Liverpool Beat Southampton 3-2 to Extend Premier League Lead to 8 Points

Liverpool has extended their Premier League lead to 8 points after a thrilling 3-2 win over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. Mohamed Salah was the hero of the match, scoring a second-half brace, including a well-taken penalty seven minutes from time.

The match was a nail-biter, with Southampton giving Liverpool a run for their money. However, Liverpool’s quality and determination ultimately paid off, as they secured their 10th league win in 12 matches.

_Salah’s Second-Half Brace_

The match got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, the game came to life in the second half, with Liverpool scoring three goals in a thrilling 20-minute spell.

Salah opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, latching onto a through ball from Jordan Henderson and slotting past the Southampton goalkeeper. The Egyptian forward then doubled Liverpool’s lead in the 70th minute, scoring a well-taken penalty after a Southampton defender was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box.

_Southampton Fight Back_

Southampton refused to give up, however, and they pulled a goal back in the 75th minute through a well-taken strike from Carlos Alcaraz. The Saints then scored a second goal in the 85th minute, with Adam Armstrong slotting past the Liverpool goalkeeper after a neat through ball from his teammate.

_Liverpool Hold On for Win_

Despite Southampton’s late rally, Liverpool held on for the win, thanks in part to a solid defensive display from Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate. The win was Liverpool’s 10th in 12 league matches, and it has opened up a significant gap at the top of the Premier League table.

_Statistics_

– Liverpool has now won 10 of their last 12 league matches.

– Mohamed Salah has scored 12 goals in his last 15 appearances for Liverpool.

– Southampton has now lost four of their last five league matches.

_Table_

The win has moved Liverpool 8 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The Reds now have 32 points from 12 matches, while second-placed Manchester City has 23 points from 12 matches.

_Reaction_

“We’re delighted with the win,” said Liverpool manager Arne Slot. “It was a tough match, but we showed our quality and determination to come out on top.”

Southampton manager Martin was proud of his team’s effort, despite the defeat. “We gave it our all, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough,” he said. “We’ll keep working hard and look to bounce back in our next match.”