Leader of the Premier League with 67 points (20 victories, 7 draws, 1 defeat), Liverpool welcomed Southampton, last in the ranking with only 9 points. Undefeated in their last 24 championship games, the Reds had recently shown a great mind. Despite some difficulties this season, including a harsh match in Paris in the Champions League (1-0), they remained solid thanks to an exceptional Alisson, thus chaining their 3rd victory without collecting a goal. And the Reds have chained a new victory today. Liverpool beat Southampton 3-1 thanks to a solid second half after being led. Just before the break, Smallbone opened the scoring for Southampton, taking advantage of a hesitation from Virgil Van Dijk to mark at the first post (45th+1, 0-1).
But from the start of the second period, Liverpool reacted: at the 51st, Nunez equalized on a center behind Diaz (1-1). Four minutes later, Salah gave the advantage to his team by converting a penalty (53rd, 2-1). Mohamed Salah finally offered a double at the end of the match, sealing his family's victory (88th, 3-1). Thanks to this good result, Liverpool keeps the sea at the top of the championship with 70 points. Southampton remains red lantern. For his part, Brighton won his match against Fulham in a disputed game (1-1). In the 35th, Fulham opened the scoring thanks to Raul Jimenez, who took over a center of Alex Iwobi (1-0). However, Brighton responded before the break: Jan Paul Van Hecke equalized with a powerful head on a well-executed free kick by Yasin Ayari (41st, 1-1). It was ultimately Joao Pedro who gave his own victory on penalty in the final moments of the meeting (90th+8, 2-1). In the ranking, Brighton won the 6th position and Fulham remains 9th. Finally, Crystal Palace left with three points against Ipswich, thanks to a goal from the former Marseillais Ismaila Sarr (82nd, 1-0).
Other multiplex results:
Liverpool 3 – 1 Southampton: Nunez (51st), Salah (53rd, 88th) / Smallbone (45th+1)
Brighton 2 – 1 Fulham: Van Hecke (41st), Joao Pedro (90th+8) / Raul Jimenez (35th)
Crystal Palace 1 – 0 Ipswich: Ismaila Sarr (82nd)
