Injury-stricken Liverpool stunned Leicester City with a 3-0 scoreline at Anfield as Diogo Jota and Firmino scores to give the Reds the lead over the Foxes.
AllNews understands even with the absence of Liverpool stars, the Reds managed to win convincingly at Anfield to defeat Leicester City to move to the top but behind Tottenham with both leveled at 20 points.
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Liverpool made another outstanding record as they have gone 64 games at Anfield without a defeat.
6⃣ 4⃣ consecutive home league games unbeaten - a new club record ?
HOME ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nw7FxQuXqN— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 22, 2020
Diogo Jota keeps his record spot on as he became the first player to score in each of his first 4 home top-flight appearances.
Diogo Jota is the first player in our history to score in each of his first 4 home top-flight appearances ?⚽️ pic.twitter.com/5dVAS1SGZa
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 22, 2020
Jonny Evans helped Liverpool score their first goal on the night as he flicked the ball into his own net while he was too concerned about marking Mane from getting to Robertson's cross.
Diogo Jota made it two for Jurgen Klopp in the 41st minute as he ghosted Leicester City's defense and got to Robertson's cross and head it home to make it 2-0.
Leicester City took some possession after the first half in a bit to get back into the game but recently criticized Firmino rose to his team's help to kill off the game.
Milner's corner kick in the 86th minute was met with Firmino's head as the Brazilian sent a well-placed header into the bottom left corner of the net to beat Schmeichel.
Liverpool now shifts focus to the UEFA Champions League as they face Atalanta while Leicester City focuses on UEFA Europa League as they travel to Braga.
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