Liverpool FC overcame the setback at Arsenal FC and barely maintained their top spot in the English Premier League. Coach Jürgen Klopp’s team won on Saturday against relegation candidate FC Burnley 3:1 (1:1) and is still two points ahead of defending champions Manchester City, who previously won against Liverpool’s city rivals FC Everton 2:0 (0:0). However, Man City played one game less. Last Sunday, Liverpool suffered their first league defeat since September 30th with a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal FC.
Diogo Jota (31st), Luis Diaz (52nd) and Darwin (79th) made the victory perfect for the “Reds”, who will still have to do without their injured superstar Mohamed Salah. Dara O’Shea had equalized for Burnley (45′).
Man City also had more trouble than expected. The Toffees’ bulwark lasted for 70 minutes, then striker Erling Haaland struck. The Norwegian scored both goals (71st and 85th) and ended his personal drought. The top scorer had not scored a goal in the league since November 25th.
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With the win, coach Pep Guardiola’s team remains in second place with 52 points. For City it was also a successful dress rehearsal for the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday at FC Copenhagen (9 p.m. in the FAZ live ticker for the Champions League and on DAZN).
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