"Liverpool" team becomes the sole leader of the "Premier" league © „Reuters“

On Wednesday the duel of the leaders of the English Premier League was more successful for the country's champions. Liverpool team at home defeated Tottenham 2:1 in the last moments and secured the top spot in the standings. The hosts started the match more actively and broke through in the 26th minute when Mohamed Salah's shot hit the goal net after a strange trajectory ricochet. Although the "Spurs" were passive in the attack in the first half, in the 33rd minute Heung-Min Son broke away alone against the opponents' goalkeeper and equalized the score. The second half was more active for the Tottenham players who had several great opportunities to turn the score around. Later the initiative returned to the hosts, and the decisive goal fell in the final minute of regular time when Roberto Firmino scored with a great header.

Other results: Fulham 0:0 Brighton, West Ham United 1:1 Crystal Palace

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