Liverpool showed their resilience under Arne Slott as they came from behind to beat Leicester 3-1 in a blurry Premier League clash at Anfield.
Despite conceding an early goal, the Reds dominated the match and eventually won comfortably thanks to goals from Cody Jacobo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah.
The game started in dramatic fashion, with Leicester unexpectedly taking the lead after just six minutes.
Stevie Mavididi raced down the left flank and sent a low cross into the penalty area. Jordan Ayew denied Andrew Robertson before firing a shot into the bottom corner, leaving Alisson no chance.
Liverpool responded by pressing and controlling the game, and its full-backs Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold participated greatly, sending dangerous crosses into the penalty area.
Robertson came close to equalizing in the 24th minute when a header from Alexander-Arnold's pass bounced off the post. Moments later, Salah's shot also hit the woodwork, adding to the hosts' frustration.
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However, Liverpool's persistence paid off at the end of the first half. Alexis Mac Allister, who had an excellent game in midfield, provided a simple pass forward to Cody Gakpo.
The Dutch striker fired a stunning shot from the edge of the penalty area into the top corner, leveling the score at 1-1.
The second half resumed with Liverpool picking up where they left off. Just four minutes into the second half, Curtis Jones put the Reds ahead.
Salah and McAllister combined on the right wing, with the latter sending a low cross into the box. Jones was in the perfect position to direct the ball past Leicester Stolarczyk with his first touch.
Leicester struggled to regain their composure, and their lack of attacking threat was evident.
The Foxes failed to score any shots in the second half, so Liverpool maintained control.
The hosts continued to press for the third goal, as Salah cleverly blocked Stolarczyk's shot in the 79th minute.
Liverpool finally achieved victory in the 82nd minute, as Salah was once again at the center of the action.
Jacopo's high pass found Al-Masry on the right wing. Salah danced his way into the penalty area, deceiving the defenders before shooting a distinctive ball into the far corner.
The victory strengthened Liverpool's position at the top of the standings, especially with Chelsea losing points earlier.
