Liverpool extended their Premier League lead with a 3-1 comeback win over Leicester City. Gakpo, Jones, and Salah starred as the Reds overcame Ayew’s early strike.
Introduction:
Liverpool extended their dominance at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 3-1 comeback victory over Leicester City at Anfield. Despite an early scare from Jordan Ayew’s opener for the Foxes, the Reds rallied with goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah to secure the points and further cement their position as league leaders.
The win leaves Liverpool seven points clear at the top, though their advantage could be trimmed to six if Arsenal defeat Ipswich Town on Friday. Leicester, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone, struggling to find form.
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Early Shock for Liverpool
Leicester stunned the Anfield crowd in the sixth minute when Jordan Ayew latched onto Stephy Mavididi’s cross, swiveling past Andrew Robertson and squeezing a shot inside the near post. The goal silenced the home fans and set the stage for what initially seemed like a monumental upset.

Liverpool responded well, taking the possession and had a few near misses at the equalizer. Robertson’s header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner struck the post, while Mohamed Salah curled a stunning effort onto the crossbar.
Leicester’s defense was resilient enough to hold out only for so long.
Gakpo Sparks the Comeback
At the end of the first half, a moment of brilliance by Cody Gakpo sent the game into level terms. Cutting inside James Justin, the Dutch forward sent the ball into the far corner with precision, with Jakub Stolarczyk, Leicester’s debutant goalkeeper, having no chance at saving it.

The equalizer was the turning point for the game, with Liverpool dominating the proceedings of the second half.
Jones and Salah Seal the Win
Liverpool took the lead in the early stages of the second half, when Curtis Jones converted from Alexis Mac Allister’s pinpoint cross in the 49th minute. It was initially flagged offside, but a VAR review confirmed its legitimacy, igniting the home crowd in celebration.
In the 68th minute, Gakpo thought he had netted a second, only for his shot to be ruled out by an offside Darwin Núñez in the build-up. However, Liverpool were unrelenting and, in the 82nd minute, Salah struck the decisive blow.

Intentful, Salah drove forward and slotted the ball into the bottom-left corner to mark his 100th Premier League goal at Anfield. The milestone put him among an elite group of just eight players who have achieved the feat, further cementing his legendary status at the club.

Leicester’s Defensive Woes
The defeat underlined the Foxes’ problems, particularly at the back. Leicester have now conceded 40 goals this season, making them joint worst in the league with Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Foxes were so good at the start but failed to maintain their tempo against a relentless Liverpool side.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team has now suffered three consecutive defeats, conceding ten goals in the process. The absence of Jamie Vardy, who is injured, has only added to their problems, and there is little respite from their next fixture against Manchester City.
Salah and Gakpo Shine for Liverpool
Individual brilliance was the difference for Liverpool, who were not at their absolute best. Exquisite equalizers from Cody Gakpo and record-breaking strikes from Salah represented the attacking quality of the team. Meanwhile, Curtis Jones demonstrated the depth of Arne Slot’s squad, coming in for the absent Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Díaz.

The win also highlighted Liverpool’s strength in taking advantage of their opponents’ mistakes. With Chelsea losing to Fulham earlier in the day, the Reds took the chance to increase their lead at the top of the table.

What’s Next for Liverpool and Leicester?
The Reds will end the 2024 Premier League season with a West Ham United tie. With their target being a second league title, Slot’s men want to keep their momentum ahead of the new year.
Things have become very precarious for Leicester. Currently in the relegation zone, the Foxes have to find a solution to their defensive frailties. The upcoming Manchester City game is going to be quite a test, but at this stage, points are desperately needed to keep hopes of survival alive.
For both teams, the stakes are increasing with the passing of every game, though for totally different reasons.