Premier League: Liverpool Survive Leicester City Scare To Go Seven Points Clear - In Pics

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points against a fighting Leicester City team as they came out victorious 3-1 at Anfield. Jordan Ayew opened the scoring in the sixth minute , but Cody Gakpo equalised just before half-time. Curtis Jones gave Liverpool the lead in the 49th minute, while Mohamed Salah sealed the deal in the 82nd to hand the hosts all three points.

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Updated on: 27 December 2024 3:13 pm

English Premier League soccer Liverpool vs Leicester City football match pics: Arne Slot

EPL 2024-25: Liverpool's coach Arne Slot celebrates his team 3-1 victory over Leicester City | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Liverpool's coach Arne Slot celebrates his team 3-1 victory over Leicester City at the end of a English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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English Premier League soccer Liverpool vs Leicester City football match pics: liverpool Fans

EPL 2024-25: Fans of Liverpool cheer for their team | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Fans of Liverpool cheer for their team during a English Premier League soccer match against Leicester City at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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English Premier League soccer Liverpool vs Leicester City football match pics: Mohamed Salah

EPL 2024-25: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's 3rd goal | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's 3rd goal against Leicester City during a English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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English Premier League soccer Liverpool vs Leicester City football match pics: Jordan Ayew

EPL 2024-25: Leicester's Jordan Ayew, left, and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Leicester's Jordan Ayew, left, and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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English Premier League soccer Liverpool vs Leicester City football match pics: Cody Gakpo

EPL 2024-25: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Leicester City | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Leicester City during the English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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EPL 2024-25: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah controls a ball chased by Leicester's Victor Kristiansen | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, front, controls a ball chased by Leicester's Victor Kristiansen during a English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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EPL 2024-25: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal against Leicester City during the English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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EPL 2024-25: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah controls a ball chased by Leicester's Victor Kristiansen Ian Hodgson

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, controls a ball chased by Leicester's Victor Kristiansen during a English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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English Premier League soccer Liverpool vs Leicester City football match pics: Darwin Nunez

EPL 2024-25: Liverpool's Darwin Nunez heads a ball next to Leicester's Jannik Vestergaard | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, left, heads a ball next to Leicester's Jannik Vestergaard during a English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool.

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