Once again, Liverpool did not need a first half of notable quality to win the Premier League.
Jordan Ayew's early goal on Boxing Day meant the league leaders played from behind the gates early against Leicester City, but there was truly There is little doubt that Arne Slot's Reds will find a way past the Foxes to extend their lead Table top.
Cody Jacobo's stunning strike in first-half stoppage time paved the way for a barrage of attacks after the start of the second half, Final win 3-1 Depicts the strength of this Liverpool team. Ease of handling the gears is not an issue, especially with Slott adjusting tactically to boost his team's chances of success.
The Reds will be desperate to end the year on a high before Manchester United come to town to start 2025. They face West Ham on Sunday afternoon, and here's the starting XI the player could choose in east London.
Goalkeeper: Alisson – The Brazilian has found it difficult to get clean sheets since returning from injury, but Caoimhin Kelleher only has a look if Alisson returns to the treatment table.
Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold – The prodigy full-back was relentless in his quest to pass his teammates at the back post On boxing dayEspecially in the first half, before Liverpool changed its style after the start of the second half. Slott will be wary Alexander-Arnold played the full 90 games on Thursday, but Connor Bradley is still unavailable.
Centre-back: Joe Gomez – Ibrahima Konate will take over a starting position once he returns to the team, but Gomez, as he did last season, has proven to be a more than capable deputy.
Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk – Ayew's goal on Boxing Day deflected off the boot of Van Dijk, who had little to do as Liverpool stifled Leicester for almost the entire match. Jarrod Bowen's energy will give the Dutchman something to think about on Sunday.
Left-back: Kostas Tsimikas – Andy Robertson has played a lot over the past month, and many would argue that he is the weak link in this one Liverpool a team. Slott will likely give the Scot a rest and bring Tsimikas back into the starting lineup.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – A mainstay in the midfield. Gravenberch has been perhaps the best midfielder in the Premier League this season, and Slott will be reluctant to rest him here.
CM: Alexis McAllister – Liverpool are at their best with McAllister in an all-rounder role in midfield. He's the brains of the Reds' squad, but he also produces in the final third every now and then too.
RM: Mohamed Salah – Salah was by no means at his best on Boxing Day, but he was still able to appease the Premier League owners (especially those who put the captaincy on him) by He scored the third goal for Liverpool. Inevitable.
AM: Dominik Szoboszlai – Curtis Jones was excellent against Leicester and proved to be a crucial member of this team, but Szoboszlai will certainly return to the starting line-up given his form.
LM: Cody Jackpo – Jacopo's divine delivery got the ball rolling for Liverpool on Boxing Day, with the Dutchman loving life on the left flank.
Striker: Luis Diaz – Darwin Nunez continues to frustrate and boggle the mind, so we should see a change to the upside. Diaz has impressed in a false nine role this season and was an unused substitute last time out.
