Liverpool did their homework on matchday 24 of the Premier League and beat Burnley 3-1 at Anfield to once again be the leader of the contest.
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The news of City’s victory over Everton meant that the Reds had to win with one win to be the sole leader. Klopp’s men jumped onto the playing field with that responsibility and it was difficult for them to translate their hierarchy into the result.
The first goal of the game came in the 31st minute from Diogo Jota, who took advantage of a mistake by the rival goalkeeper after a corner to make it 1-0.
That goal allowed Liverpool to play with greater ease, finding some glimpses of what is their best version. However, the visit gave him a splash of cold water near the end of the first half: O’Shea won in the air and scored an impossible header for Kelleher.
At the beginning of the complement, Liverpool quickly found the advantage back and thanks to the Colombian Lucho Díaz, who made it 2-1 with a header in the 53rd minute.
With the advantage, Liverpool suffered at times and Fofana’s inaccuracy allowed them to maintain the advantage.
The goal of tranquility fell near the end, at 80, and thanks to the Uruguayan Darwin Núñez, who also headed the score 3-1.
This victory allowed Liverpool to return to first position in the Premier League, reaching 54 points and taking two points ahead of City, which has a game in hand.