Liverpool organized a return in the second half to win a 3-1 victory against Southampton in Anfield.
Visitors took a shock lead just before Will Smallbone’s half-time, but a three-minute burst at the start of the second half turned the match in favor of the Reds.
The goals of Nunez and Mohamed Salah, this last score twice compared to the penalty point, assured that the team of Arne Slot collected the three points and moved 16 clear at the top.
Southampton arrived in Anfield as a severe late, and Liverpool dominated possession from the start.
Curtis Jones had an early chance but dragged his shot largely, while Nunez also tested Aaron Ramsdale with a tampering effort.
In the first semester of arrest, Southampton capitalized on a defensive failure.
A quick return of Ryan Manning caught the Liverpool bottom line to the end, with small Bondbone on poor communication between Alisson and Virgil Van Dijk to put themselves at close range.
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The slot team needed a reaction after the break, and it came quickly. Six minutes after the start of the second half, Luis Diaz produced a moment of radiance, relaxing Kyle Walker-Peters before cutting the ball to Nunez, who converted a simple Tap-in to equalize.
Three minutes later, Liverpool finished the turnaround when the little ones dot up in the penalty area. Salah intensified and sent the kick in front of Ramsdale to give the guests.
Southampton, who has trouble finding a way back in the game, failed to create clear opportunities.
Their best chance after conceded came in the 70th minute when the replacement Cameron Archer entered the Liverpool box and forced a backup of Alisson.
While the match came into an additional time, Liverpool received another penalty after Var intervened to review Yukinari Sugawara handball under the pressure of Diaz.
Salah intensified again and served his efforts in the upper corner, sealing the victory and winning his 27 -goals’ count.
The dominant display of Liverpool was reflected in statistics, recording an XG of 4.07 compared to 0.31 from Southampton.
The victory guarantees that the Reds remain in the running in several competitions, with a second stage of the Crucial Champions League against PSG on the horizon, followed by the final of the League Cup against Newcastle United.
Southampton, meanwhile, continue their battle to avoid relegation, despite the chances of kissing against them.
