Liverpool overcome shock Southampton lead as Salah makes history

Liverpool came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over bottom-placed Southampton at Anfield, extending their lead over Arsenal to 16 points and edging closer to the Premier League title.

Mohamed Salah also made history with a record-breaking brace.

Despite starting the day 58 points behind Liverpool, Southampton grew in confidence and took a surprise lead when Will Smallbone capitalized on a mix-up between Alisson and Virgil van Dijk.

According to a match reported by the Independent, the goal momentarily silenced Anfield and put the Reds on the back foot.

Arne Slot made a triple substitution at halftime, and Liverpool’s response was immediate. Darwin Nunez, who was fortunate to stay on the pitch after an incident with Kyle Walker-Peters, equalized at the front post shortly after the restart.

Minutes later, he won a penalty after being fouled by Smallbone.

Salah stepped up and converted, moving into third place on Liverpool’s all-time goalscorers list.

Another penalty in the 86th minute saw him equal Sergio Aguero’s Premier League tally of 184 goals, capping off a dramatic comeback for the league leaders.

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