In a late match of the 19th day of the Premier League, Liverpool hosted Leeds. The Reds made short work of the Peacocks with a 6-0 victory. Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah were both involved in the party. The Reds seem unstoppable right now in all competitions. After beating Inter Milan last week in the away round of 16 in the Champions League, Liverpool have kept their fine form domestically, winning every available point and inmost cases in fine fashion. Their title hope where rekindled last week when Tottenham defeated leaders Man City 3-2 at the Etihad. The defeat meant that the champions had just 6 points separating them from Liverpool who had one delayed game against Leeds. Liverpool had every reason to demolish Leeds last night to cut the gap to just 3 points.
The Egyptian scored twice from a penalty in the first half (15th and 35th), his 18th and 19th Premier League goals. He also provided an assist for Matip (30th). 3-0 at the break. Sadio Mané, meanwhile, waited until the second half to score twice (80th and 90th). The Senegalese now has nine goals in the league. He is now the second highest African scorer in the history of the Premier League with 106 goals (behind Salah 116 goals). Virgil Van Djik scored the last goal for Liverpool (90+3).
A memorable night at Anfield as the Reds record a resounding 6-0 victory over Leeds United 😍📽 pic.twitter.com/tmM0Y0K5BL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 24, 2022
With this victory, Sadio Mané's teammates have 60 points. They are now second, three points behind leaders Manchester City.
Liverpool look poised for their first trophy this season as they play Chelsea this weekend in the finals of the Carabao Cup. They still have eyes on the league title and the Champions League.
