Mo Salah grabbed a late brace to secure a 2-0 victory for Liverpool against a 10-man Everton during their Premier League game on Saturday afternoon.
An early Dominic Calvert-Lewin header threatened to derail Liverpool’s ambitions, but Alisson Becker’s crucial save kept the score level, Footballrover reports
The game took a dramatic turn when Everton’s Ashley Young received a second yellow card, reducing the visitors to 10 men.
Despite the numerical advantage, Liverpool struggled to penetrate Everton’s resolute defense.
The hosts themselves flirted with a red card when Ibrahima Konate narrowly avoided a second booking.
A VAR-awarded penalty for a handball against Michael Keane provided Liverpool with the breakthrough they desperately sought.
Salah stepped up to confidently convert the spot-kick, giving the Reds a late lead.
The Egyptian star then sealed the victory in the 97th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack to secure all three points.
Liverpool’s triumph propels them to the top of the Premier League table, while Everton remain in 16th position.
The Reds now turn their attention to the Europa League, where they face Toulouse on Thursday. Everton, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from this defeat when they travel to West Ham next weekend.
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