Liverpool surged four points clear at the Premier League summit with a stunning 6-3 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, led by Mohamed Salah’s dazzling display. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s struggles deepened as they suffered an embarrassing 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth.
Salah was instrumental for Liverpool, scoring twice and assisting two more in a clinical attacking performance. The Egyptian forward’s brace elevated him to 229 goals, making him Liverpool’s fourth all-time top scorer. Only Ian Rush, Roger Hunt, and Gordon Hodgson remain ahead of him in the club’s history books.
Under manager Arne Slot, Liverpool have now won 21 of their 25 matches this season. They also hold a game in hand over second-placed Chelsea, further solidifying their title credentials.
Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister gave Liverpool an early advantage before Dominik Szoboszlai and Salah extended the lead after halftime. Salah’s brilliance ensured Diaz added a late goal to cap off a dominant display.
Despite goals from James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke, Tottenham suffered their eighth league defeat, leaving them in 11th place. Manager Ange Postecoglou, under growing pressure, cited injuries as a significant factor in their struggles.
United’s Nightmare Continues
Manchester United’s woes mounted with a crushing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim’s side was jeered off the pitch as they slumped to 13th in the table, enduring their second consecutive loss following a League Cup exit to Tottenham.
Teenage defender Dean Huijsen opened the scoring for Bournemouth with a well-taken header from a set-piece. Justin Kluivert then doubled the lead with a penalty, followed moments later by Antoine Semenyo’s composed finish to seal the win for fifth-placed Bournemouth.
Amorim, who controversially left Marcus Rashford out of the squad for the third straight game, acknowledged the team’s frailties: “We suffered again, especially on set-pieces, and the nerves in the stadium were evident. The road back will be tough.”
Elsewhere in the Premier League
Chelsea missed a chance to go top of the Premier League after a goalless draw at Everton. Enzo Maresca’s side remains four points behind Liverpool, having played one game more.
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira had a dream start, guiding his side to a 3-0 win over relegation rivals Leicester. Goals from Goncalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomes, and Matheus Cunha moved Wolves within two points of safety.
Southampton, rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, held Fulham to a 0-0 draw. New manager Ivan Juric observed from the stands ahead of officially taking charge.
