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Liverpool will be four points clear at the top of the Premier League on Christmas Day after a dominant.
Liverpool enjoyed a dominant victory, cruising to a 5-2 win over their opponents with a commanding performance that saw goals from Luis Díaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, and Díaz once again. The match saw a thrilling first half, with Liverpool racing into a two-goal lead within the first 36 minutes.
Díaz opened the scoring with a well-taken header, followed by Mac Allister, who also found the net with a header of his own, giving Liverpool a solid advantage. However, their early dominance was briefly interrupted when James Maddison pulled one back for the visitors, keeping his side in contention.
But Liverpool responded swiftly, and just before the first-half whistle, Szoboszlai added a third, striking in first-half stoppage time to restore their two-goal lead. His clinical finish provided the Reds with a comfortable buffer heading into the break.
The second half saw more of Liverpool’s attacking prowess, with Mohamed Salah extending their advantage by scoring twice. Salah's first goal came from a smooth finish, and he added another soon after, further solidifying Liverpool's grip on the match.
Though the game appeared out of reach, the visitors managed to get a couple of consolation goals. Dejan Kulusevski netted one, followed by Dominic Solanke, who added another to give their side a glimmer of hope. However, it was Díaz who completed the scoring, sealing the victory with his second goal of the match and rounding off a memorable performance for Liverpool.
With this dominant win, Liverpool capitalized on the earlier results of the day, with second-placed Chelsea dropping points, further strengthening their position in the standings. Arne Slot's side was able to extend their own challenge at the top, while the opposition was left to reflect on missed opportunities. The Reds’ clinical finishing and dominant play throughout the match were key to impressively securing all three points.
This victory allowed Liverpool to take full advantage of Chelsea’s earlier dropped points, further strengthening their position at the top of the table. Arne Slot’s side capitalized on the opportunity, and while the visitors managed to fight back with a couple of goals, it was Liverpool’s attacking depth and clinical finishing that stood out. This comprehensive win was a statement of intent as Liverpool continued to push for a strong finish to the season. Díaz completed the scoring, sealing the 5-2 win and his brace, marking an excellent individual performance.
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