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— Mohamed Salah stunner sends Reds top
— Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City survived a late scare
— Paul Pogba scored two penalties for Manchester United as they beat West Ham 2-1
— Liverpool stay top of Table
— Salah's goal is goal-of-the-season contender
Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea
Mohamed Salah's scored a goal-of-the-season contender to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Chelsea as Liverpool roared back to the top of the Premier League at Anfield.
Manchester City laid down the gauntlet to Liverpool with victory at Crystal Palace earlier on Super Sunday, but the Reds produced an emphatic response as Sadio Mane's header (51) and Salah's 25-yard thunderbolt (53) restored Jurgen Klopp's side's two-point lead over the champions.
Eden Hazard had two chances to salvage something for Chelsea but was denied by the woodwork and Alisson in quick succession, as Maurizio Sarri's decision to start without a recognised striker backfired.
The victory, Klopp's first at home over Chelsea on his 200th game in charge, leaves Liverpool two points clear at the top of the table having played a game more than City, and dents the fourth-placed Blues' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
How Reds responded on emotional day:
Anfield fell silent ahead of kick-off as Liverpool remembered the 96 victims of the Hillsborough 30 years on from the disaster, and the hosts responded to the emotionally-charged atmosphere with a dominant opening spell.
Liverpool players observed a minute's silence before the match
Salah's first-time volley from Mane's left-wing cross nearly sealed the perfect start inside six minutes, but Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was right behind the effort.
After Salah saw appeals for a penalty turned down following a collision with David Luiz on 14 minutes, Hazard registered Chelsea's first attempt on target, jinking away from Joel Matip before unleashing a low shot which Alisson saved comfortably.
Luiz deflected a goal-bound Jordan Henderson shot over on 26 minutes after Salah's cushioned header presented the Liverpool skipper with a sight of goal.
Anfield then breathed a collective sigh of relief on half hour as Willian sliced a shot wide from the edge of the area after an instinctive David Luiz long passed released the winger in behind the advanced Liverpool defence.
Mane uncharacteristically curled wide from 18 yards after Salah's cutback found him in space in the area six minutes before the interval, but the breakthrough came on 51 minutes as Henderson's floated ball to the back post found the Senegal international, and he stooped to head the opener beyond the despairing dive of Kepa.
But the best was yet to come. Salah cut in off the right and unleashed an unstoppable drive across the Chelsea 'keeper into the top left-hand corner, sparking pandemonium inside Anfield.
A shell-shocked Chelsea nearly got back into the game with two chances on the hour, but Hazard fired against the post after racing onto ball over the top before the Belgian was thwarted by Alisson at point-blank range after he turned Willian's cross on target.
But Liverpool regained control of their emotions and saw out a sensational victory that may have just swung the momentum in the title race in their favour.
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Chelsea have lost their last six away Premier League matches against fellow 'big six' opponents, conceding 16 goals across those defeats.
This was Liverpool's 26th Premier League victory of the season, equalling their record from the 2013-14 campaign under Brendan Rodgers. They last won more in a top-flight season in 1978-79 (30 wins).
Sadio Mane has scored 21 goals in all competitions this season - his best tally in a season for an English side.
Aged 18 years and 158 days, Callum Hudson-Odoi became the youngest Chelsea player to start three consecutive Premier League games.
Since the start of last season, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has scored more goals in all competitions than any other Premier League player (66).
The managers
Jurgen Klopp felt his Liverpool team dominated the game against Chelsea and fully deserved the three points in their 2-0 win which sees them stay at the top of the table.
Jurgen Klopp: "It was a really good game, difficult against strong opponents. I thought we dominated in areas. The rhythm was really good. We tried, created, passed and shot - we did pretty much everything. Salah's goal was brilliant, world-class. A really, really, good goal from our side. It was a brilliant goal in all departments."
Speaking after Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, Maurizio Sarri said he and his players will continue to fight for a place in the top four of the Premier League.
Maurizio Sarri: "We played a good match against wonderful opponents. We stayed in the match for 50 minutes. Probably at this moment they are better than us, but we are going the right way. We are improving. Three months ago, we were not able to stay in the match."
Man City 3-1 Crystal Palace
Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City survived a late scare to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 and maintain their Premier League title challenge.
Sterling struck in the 15th minute, shortly after a glaring miss, and then netted again in the 63rd minute - his 17th of the season in the Premier League - to put City in firm control at Selhurst Park on Super Sunday.
It looked like a stroll for City until Luka Milivojevic converted with a low free-kick from the edge of the box in the 81st minute.
However, City avoided any further scares and Gabriel Jesus added a late third to ensure victory and put the pressure on Liverpool, who responded with victory over Chelsea later on Super Sunday to stay two points ahead at the top of the table, having also played a game more.
The win was City's ninth in a row in the Premier League and rarely looked in doubt as Palace, who are 11 points clear of the relegation zone, were unable to repeat their shock 3-2 victory at the Etihad in December.
Manchester Utd 2-1 West Ham
Paul Pogba scored two penalties for Manchester United as they beat West Ham 2-1 in the Premier League, going above Arsenal into fifth.
The first half was defined by contentious refereeing decisions, with Felipe Anderson's 10th-minute goal incorrectly ruled out for offside before Man Utd were awarded a questionable penalty not long after, which Pogba converted (17).
Anderson deservedly got West Ham back on level terms four minutes after the break, before Ryan Fredericks brought down Anthony Martial in the 79th minute for United's second penalty of the game, which Pogba also powered home.
The win sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go above Arsenal into fifth spot, with the Gunners playing Watford on Monday Night Football, while West Ham have lost their third successive Premier League game and remain in 11th.
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| Mohamed Salah stunner sends Reds top |
— Mohamed Salah stunner sends Reds top
— Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City survived a late scare
— Paul Pogba scored two penalties for Manchester United as they beat West Ham 2-1
— Liverpool stay top of Table
— Salah's goal is goal-of-the-season contender
Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea
Mohamed Salah's scored a goal-of-the-season contender to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Chelsea as Liverpool roared back to the top of the Premier League at Anfield.
Manchester City laid down the gauntlet to Liverpool with victory at Crystal Palace earlier on Super Sunday, but the Reds produced an emphatic response as Sadio Mane's header (51) and Salah's 25-yard thunderbolt (53) restored Jurgen Klopp's side's two-point lead over the champions.
Eden Hazard had two chances to salvage something for Chelsea but was denied by the woodwork and Alisson in quick succession, as Maurizio Sarri's decision to start without a recognised striker backfired.
The victory, Klopp's first at home over Chelsea on his 200th game in charge, leaves Liverpool two points clear at the top of the table having played a game more than City, and dents the fourth-placed Blues' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
How Reds responded on emotional day:
Anfield fell silent ahead of kick-off as Liverpool remembered the 96 victims of the Hillsborough 30 years on from the disaster, and the hosts responded to the emotionally-charged atmosphere with a dominant opening spell.
Liverpool players observed a minute's silence before the match
Salah's first-time volley from Mane's left-wing cross nearly sealed the perfect start inside six minutes, but Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was right behind the effort.
After Salah saw appeals for a penalty turned down following a collision with David Luiz on 14 minutes, Hazard registered Chelsea's first attempt on target, jinking away from Joel Matip before unleashing a low shot which Alisson saved comfortably.
Luiz deflected a goal-bound Jordan Henderson shot over on 26 minutes after Salah's cushioned header presented the Liverpool skipper with a sight of goal.
Anfield then breathed a collective sigh of relief on half hour as Willian sliced a shot wide from the edge of the area after an instinctive David Luiz long passed released the winger in behind the advanced Liverpool defence.
Mane uncharacteristically curled wide from 18 yards after Salah's cutback found him in space in the area six minutes before the interval, but the breakthrough came on 51 minutes as Henderson's floated ball to the back post found the Senegal international, and he stooped to head the opener beyond the despairing dive of Kepa.
But the best was yet to come. Salah cut in off the right and unleashed an unstoppable drive across the Chelsea 'keeper into the top left-hand corner, sparking pandemonium inside Anfield.
A shell-shocked Chelsea nearly got back into the game with two chances on the hour, but Hazard fired against the post after racing onto ball over the top before the Belgian was thwarted by Alisson at point-blank range after he turned Willian's cross on target.
But Liverpool regained control of their emotions and saw out a sensational victory that may have just swung the momentum in the title race in their favour.
Opta stats
Chelsea have lost their last six away Premier League matches against fellow 'big six' opponents, conceding 16 goals across those defeats.
This was Liverpool's 26th Premier League victory of the season, equalling their record from the 2013-14 campaign under Brendan Rodgers. They last won more in a top-flight season in 1978-79 (30 wins).
Sadio Mane has scored 21 goals in all competitions this season - his best tally in a season for an English side.
Aged 18 years and 158 days, Callum Hudson-Odoi became the youngest Chelsea player to start three consecutive Premier League games.
Since the start of last season, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has scored more goals in all competitions than any other Premier League player (66).
The managers
Jurgen Klopp felt his Liverpool team dominated the game against Chelsea and fully deserved the three points in their 2-0 win which sees them stay at the top of the table.
Jurgen Klopp: "It was a really good game, difficult against strong opponents. I thought we dominated in areas. The rhythm was really good. We tried, created, passed and shot - we did pretty much everything. Salah's goal was brilliant, world-class. A really, really, good goal from our side. It was a brilliant goal in all departments."
Speaking after Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, Maurizio Sarri said he and his players will continue to fight for a place in the top four of the Premier League.
Maurizio Sarri: "We played a good match against wonderful opponents. We stayed in the match for 50 minutes. Probably at this moment they are better than us, but we are going the right way. We are improving. Three months ago, we were not able to stay in the match."
Man City 3-1 Crystal Palace
Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City survived a late scare to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 and maintain their Premier League title challenge.
Sterling struck in the 15th minute, shortly after a glaring miss, and then netted again in the 63rd minute - his 17th of the season in the Premier League - to put City in firm control at Selhurst Park on Super Sunday.
It looked like a stroll for City until Luka Milivojevic converted with a low free-kick from the edge of the box in the 81st minute.
However, City avoided any further scares and Gabriel Jesus added a late third to ensure victory and put the pressure on Liverpool, who responded with victory over Chelsea later on Super Sunday to stay two points ahead at the top of the table, having also played a game more.
The win was City's ninth in a row in the Premier League and rarely looked in doubt as Palace, who are 11 points clear of the relegation zone, were unable to repeat their shock 3-2 victory at the Etihad in December.
Manchester Utd 2-1 West Ham
Paul Pogba scored two penalties for Manchester United as they beat West Ham 2-1 in the Premier League, going above Arsenal into fifth.
The first half was defined by contentious refereeing decisions, with Felipe Anderson's 10th-minute goal incorrectly ruled out for offside before Man Utd were awarded a questionable penalty not long after, which Pogba converted (17).
Anderson deservedly got West Ham back on level terms four minutes after the break, before Ryan Fredericks brought down Anthony Martial in the 79th minute for United's second penalty of the game, which Pogba also powered home.
The win sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go above Arsenal into fifth spot, with the Gunners playing Watford on Monday Night Football, while West Ham have lost their third successive Premier League game and remain in 11th.
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