Liverpool showcased their resilience under Arne Slot as they came from behind to defeat Leicester 3-1 in a foggy Premier League clash at Anfield.
Despite conceding an early goal, the Reds dominated proceedings and eventually secured a comfortable win thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah.
The game began in dramatic fashion with Leicester taking an unexpected lead just six minutes in.
Stephy Mavididi burst down the left flank and delivered a low cross into the box. Jordan Ayew held off Andrew Robertson before firing a shot into the bottom corner, leaving Alisson with no chance.
Liverpool responded with pressure, dictating play and their fullbacks, Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold, were heavily involved, whipping dangerous crosses into the box.
Robertson came close to equalising in the 24th minute when his header from Alexander-Arnold’s delivery struck the post. Moments later, Salah’s curling effort also clipped the woodwork, adding to the hosts’ frustration.
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However, Liverpool’s persistence paid off on the stroke of half-time. Alexis Mac Allister, who had an excellent game in midfield, provided a simple forward pass to Cody Gakpo.
The Dutch forward curled a sublime shot from the edge of the box into the top corner, levelling the score at 1-1.
The second half resumed with Liverpool picking up where they left off. Just four minutes after the restart, Curtis Jones put the Reds ahead.
Salah and Mac Allister combined on the right wing, with the latter delivering a low cross into the box. Jones was perfectly positioned to guide the ball past Leicester goalkeeper Stolarczyk with his first touch.
Leicester struggled to regain their composure, and their lack of attacking threat was evident.
The Foxes failed to register a single shot in the second half, allowing Liverpool to maintain control.
The hosts continued to press for a third goal, with Salah forcing a smart save from Stolarczyk in the 79th minute.
Liverpool eventually sealed the victory in the 82nd minute, with Salah once again at the centre of the action.
Gakpo’s lofted pass found the Egyptian on the right wing. Salah danced his way into the box, feinting past defenders before curling a trademark finish into the far corner.
The win solidifies Liverpool’s position at the top of the table, especially with Chelsea dropping points earlier on.
