Liverpool demolished Leeds United 6-0 at Anfield to close in on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table within three points.

Mohamed Salah scored two penalties in the first half to give Liverpool a three-goal lead, bringing his Premier League total score to 19 goals for the season. He also assisted Joel Matip to grab a goal.

Two goals and an assist for Mo in the first half?⚽️#LIVLEE pic.twitter.com/nPAya8s7yU

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 23, 2022

Sadio Mane then added a late double with close-range finishes, while Virgil van Dijk completed the rout with a strong header in stoppage time.

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Mane has now netted 1⃣1⃣ @premierleague goals this season ? pic.twitter.com/1ZQk3bJYbZ

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 23, 2022

Liverpool had a golden chance to cut the gap on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League to three points, and Jurgen Klopp’s side didn’t disappoint.

The Reds will be seeking to maintain their momentum when they face Chelsea in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

A BIG PERFORMANCE! ? pic.twitter.com/wdUzXJo1Uz

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 23, 2022

While Leeds will be hoping to bounce back from the heavy defeat when they play Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday in their next Premier League fixture.

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