Liverpool build eight-point lead after Salah inspires comeback at Southampton

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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (left) shields the ball from Southampton’s Jack Stephens during the match at St Mary’s stadium. (AP pic)

SOUTHAMPTON: Premier League leaders Liverpool beat bottom side Southampton 3-2 on Sunday to build a sizeable eight-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City after Mohamed Salah led a second-half comeback for the visitors.

Liverpool took the lead from a Southampton error in the 30th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai pounced on a poor pass to score but the hosts equalised from a penalty. Adam Armstrong saw his spotkick saved but scored from the rebound shortly before halftime.

Southampton took a shock lead after the break when Mateus Fernandes finished off a sublime counter attack but Salah made it 2-2 in the 65th minute when a clever touch from a lob helped the ball roll past the onrushing goalkeeper and into the net.

Southampton then conceded a penalty in the 83rd minute from a Yukinari Sugawara handball and Salah made no mistake from the spot as Liverpool sealed the three points.

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