Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes tried to hide in the Anfield fog, but their shelter was discovered after 45 minutes. Jordan Ayew stunned the home team after six minutes, but once the Reds found the net in the first-half added time through Cody Gakpo, they could not stop scoring.Another record for fantastic SalahCurtis Jones hinted at Liverpool’s triumph four minutes after the break, while the unstoppable Mohamed Salah confirmed it eight minutes before the end – 3-1.100 – Mohamed Salah has become the eighth player to score 100 home goals in the Premier League (98 at Anfield, 2 at Stamford Bridge). Landmark. #LIVLEI pic.twitter.com/UOvHcnkRVp— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 26, 2024 Apart from the fog, which threatened to postpone the match, Liverpool players and fans received a “cold shower” after Jordan Ayew broke the deadlock already in the 6th minute, bringing Leicester an unexpected lead. Once the Reds recovered from the initial shock, they continued pressuring the rivals.GOAL | Liverpool 0-1 Leicester | Jordan Ayew pic.twitter.com/8PiuVQvAzs— Pau Cubarsí (fan) (@PauCubarsiFCB) December 26, 2024 Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah lacked fortune as each of them hit the woodwork, but Cody Gakpo’s added-time strike found Jakub Stolarczyk’s bottom-left corner, making it 1-1 in the best possible moment for Liverpool – seconds before the break.🚨🏴 GOAL | Liverpool 1-1 Leicester | GakpoWHAT A GOAL FROM GAKPO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/OpepGXTi1v— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) December 26, 2024 As if the Dutchman’s leveller gave wings to the Reds, they almost instantly made a comeback behind Curtis Jones’ goal, which crowned Liverpool’s beautiful attack and Alexis Mac Allister’s assist. Yet, the midfielder’s goal did not change Leicester’s approach, as the Foxes were still mainly focused on defending.🚨🏴 GOAL | Liverpool 2-1 Leicester | Curtis JonesCURTIS JONES HAS GIVEN LIVERPOOL THE LEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/hyGBTwGIp6— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) December 26, 2024 The Reds could have sealed the visitors’ fate 20 minutes before the end, but Gakpo was deprived of recording a brace because of Darwin Nunez’s offside. Still, the game couldn’t pass without another Salah’s goal, as the unstoppable Egyptian netted his 16th Premier League goal in the 82nd minute, showing Liverpool’s management that his contract extension must be a priority.🚨🏴 GOAL | Liverpool 3-1 Leicester | SalahSALAH MAKES IT THREE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/dGKm0YCJR5— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) December 26, 2024 Arne Slot’s crew increased the lead on the table to seven points, although the eventual Arsenal’s win tomorrow could move the Gunners to five points away from Liverpool, although the Reds have one match more to play. Thanks to Wolverhampton’s victory over Man United, Leicester are now in the relegation zone and a fierce battle for the stay in the Premier League awaits them.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 18Thursday Manchester City – Everton 1-1 (1-1)/Silva 14 – Ndiaye 36/Bournemouth – Crystal Palace 0-0Chelsea – Fulham 1-2 (1-0)/Palmer 16 – Wilson 82, Muniz 90+5/Newcastle – Aston Villa 3-0 (1-0)/Gordon 2, Isak 59, Joelinton 90+1/Nott. Forest – Tottenham 1-0 (1-0)/Elanga 28/Southampton – West Ham 0-1 (0-0)/Bowen 59/Wolverhampton – Man.Utd. 2-0 (0-0)/Cunha 58, Hwang 90+9/Liverpool – Leicester 3-1 (1-1)/Gakpo 45+1, Jones 49, Salah 82 – Ayew 6/Friday 22.30: (1.70) Brighton (3.90) Brentford (4.90)23.15: (1.13) Arsenal (8.50) Ipswich (19.0)***odds are subject to change***
