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Liverpool made a gobing of the second half to get a 3-1 victory over Southampton in Anfield.
The visitors made a shock just before half the time through Will Smallbone, but a three -minute outbreak in the beginning of the second half turned the game in favor of the Reds.
The goals of Núñez and Mohamed Salah, the latter scoring twice from the penalty spot, said that the Slot side collected the three points and moved 16 to the top.
Southampton arrived at Anfield as severe subordogues, and Liverpool dominated possession from the beginning.
Curtis Jones had a first chance, but dragged his shot, while Núñez also tried Aaron Ramsdale with a domestic effort from a distance.
In the stoppage of the first half, Southampton took advantage of a defensive lapse.
Ryan Manning’s quick release caught Liverpool’s safety line out of guard, with Smallbone who hit a misconception between Alisson and Virgil Van Dijk to go home from closely.
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– Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 8, 2025
The Slot team needed a reaction after the break and came quickly. Six minutes from the second half, Luis Diaz had a moment of brightness, relieving Kyle Walker’s peters before cutting the ball by Núñez, which turned a simple touch-in to equal.
Three minutes later, Liverpool completed the change when Smallbone failed Núñez in the penalty area. Salah increased and sent Ramsdale’s point of view to give the hosts leadership.
Southampton, struggling to find a way back to the game, did not create clear opportunities.
His best opportunity after granted came to the 70th minute when the substitute Cameron Archer led the Liverpool box and forced Alisson to save.
As the party entered the added time, another penalty was given to Liverpool after it was intervened to review Yukinari Sugawara’s handball under the pressure of Diaz.
Salah increased again and rifled his efforts on the upper corner, sealing the victory and bringing his season to 27 goals.
Liverpool’s dominant screen was reflected in statistics, registering a 4.07 XG compared to Southampton 0.31.
The victory guarantees that the Reds be held in a contentious competition, with a crucial second part of the Champions League against PSG on the horizon, followed by the League Cup final against Newcastle United.
In the meantime, Southampton continues his battle to avoid relegation, despite the odds of being packed against them.
