Reds bury Southampton, go top

Southampton, April 6

Late goals by Mohamed Salah and Jordan Henderson earned Liverpool a crucial 3-1 victory at Southampton to move them back to the top of the Premier League. For the second week running Liverpool looked like losing ground on Manchester City in a titanic title race, but once again Juergen Klopp’s side would not be denied as they edged a step closer to a first league title since 1990. With games running out they lead City by two points, although Pep Guardiola’s champions have a game in hand.

Locked at 1-1, Liverpool were laying siege to the Southampton goal but it was Salah, who had not scored for eight games, who provided the moment of magic they desperately required in the 80th minute, racing away to score a majestic solo goal. It was Salah’s 50th Premier League goal for Liverpool. 

Leicester beat Huddersfield 4-1 and Crystal Palace beat Newcastle 1-0. — Reuters