Liverpool turned on the style to record their first Premier League victory of 2017 with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Saturday evening. An explosive first-half performance saw the Reds fly into a two-goal lead thanks to a quick-fire double from Sadio Mane. The forward first converted after being sent clean through on goal by Georginio Wijnaldum’s through ball after 16 minutes. He grabbed a second almost immediately when he crashed home from close range after Hugo Lloris had initially repelled efforts from Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino. Liverpool had further opportunities to add to their tally as they moved ba... NESN.com
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Liverpool Thrashes Stoke City At Anfield, Keeps Pace In Premier League Title Rac…
Share this: Liverpool returned to second place in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over Stoke City on Tuesday at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s team recovered from going behind to an early Jonathan Walters header and took the points through strikes from Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge, plus Giannelli Imbula’s own goal. The Reds’ third consecutive win again closed the gap to leaders Chelsea to six points, with Manchester City next up on home soil on December 31. The key points: Walters headed home the opener in the 12th minute Lallana’s seventh of the season levelled in first half Firmino put Reds ahead before the interval Imbula own goal and Sturridge strike sealed win Read more on LiverpoolFC.com >> Thumbnail photo via LiverpoolFC.com More Stories Source link