By Liverpool staged a comeback to defeat Southampton and extend their Premier League lead to 16 points, edging closer to the title.
Despite a sluggish start after their Champions League win over PSG, the Reds overcame an early setback when Will Smallbone capitalized on a mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to put Southampton ahead.
Manager Arne Slot made key halftime substitutions, leading to a much-improved second-half display. Darwin Núñez equalized after a Luis Díaz assist, setting the stage for Liverpool’s dominance.
The game turned in Liverpool’s favor when Smallbone fouled Núñez in the box, allowing Mohamed Salah to convert from the penalty spot. Fans erupted into chants of “we’re going to win the league.”
Salah sealed the victory with another penalty—his 27th goal of the season—after a VAR review confirmed a handball by Yukinari Sugawara.
Arsenal, in second place, have two games in hand, but Liverpool’s commanding lead makes it hard to see anyone stopping them from lifting the trophy.
