Liverpool showed their resilience under Arne Slot as they beat Leicester 3-1 in a foggy Premier League clash at Anfield.
Despite conceding an early goal, the Reds dominated the game and eventually secured a comfortable win thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah.
The game got off to a dramatic start when Leicester unexpectedly took the lead after just six minutes.
Stephy Mavididi stormed down the left wing and hit a low cross into the penalty area. Jordan Ayew held off Andrew Robertson before firing a shot into the bottom corner, leaving Alisson no chance.
Liverpool responded with pressure, dictating the game and their full-backs Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold were heavily involved, whipping dangerous crosses into the penalty area.
Robertson almost equalized in the 24th minute when his header from Alexander-Arnold’s cross hit the post. A few moments later, Salah’s curling effort also hit the woodwork, adding to the hosts’ frustration.
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But shortly before half-time, Liverpool’s persistence paid off. Alexis Mac Allister, who had an excellent game in midfield, delivered a simple forward pass to Cody Gakpo.
The Dutch striker fired a great shot from the edge of the box into the top corner, leveling the score at 1-1.
The second half continued and Liverpool picked up where they left off. Just four minutes after the restart, Curtis Jones gave the Reds the lead.
Salah and Mac Allister combined on the right wing, with the latter hitting a low cross into the penalty area. Jones was perfectly positioned to direct the ball past Leicester goalkeeper Stolarczyk with his first touch.
Leicester struggled to regain their composure and it was obvious they lacked attacking threat.
The Foxes failed to register a single shot in the second half, allowing Liverpool to remain in control.
The hosts continued to push for a third goal, with Salah forcing a smart save from Stolarczyk in the 79th minute.
Liverpool finally secured victory in the 82nd minute, with Salah once again at the center of the action.
Gakpo’s high pass hit the Egyptian on the right wing. Salah danced into the penalty area, deceived past the defenders and flicked the ball into the far corner with a striking finish.
The win consolidates Liverpool’s position at the top of the table, especially after Chelsea previously dropped points.
