Liverpool kept their top four hopes alive Monday as they enjoyed a convincing 6-1 win over Leeds United at Elland Road.
A slow opening 30 minutes saw the visitors lack sharpness in their approach, but a mistake from Junior Firpo in the 35th minute allowed Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to win back possession before assisting Cody Gakpo after a one-two with Mohamed Salah.
That goal seemed to spark the game into life, and it took a matter of minutes before manager Javi Gracia’s Leeds side found themselves 2-0 down — this time turning over possession in Liverpool’s half after pressure from Diogo Jota, who showed composure before playing through Salah to finish past Illan Meslier. Read More