Liverpool widened the gap at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points ahead of Arsenal after overcoming a scare to defeat bottom-placed Southampton 3-1 at Anfield.
Despite facing a struggling Saints side, the Reds found themselves trailing at halftime.
A costly miscommunication between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, Liverpool’s midweek saviour, gifted Will Smallbone a golden opportunity inside the box.
The Southampton midfielder wasted no time in capitalizing, putting his side in a surprising lead.
However, Liverpool responded emphatically after the break, turning the game around in just ten minutes. Darwin Nunez, who had a moment of controversy in the first half after an altercation with Kyle Walker-Peters,played a pivotal role in the comeback.
He expertly finished off a pinpoint cross from Luis Diaz to equalize before drawing a foul in the box, allowing Mohamed Salah to step up and convert from the spot.
Salah sealed the victory with another penalty in stoppage time, ensuring Liverpool strengthened their claim for the Premier League title with a crucial three points.
