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Liverpool retains league lead, as second-half surge secures commanding 4-1 victory over Luton Town

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Liverpool showed their prowess with a remarkable second-half performance, overturning a deficit to secure a resounding 4-1 victory over Luton Town at Anfield on Wednesday.

This victory showed not only delighted the home crowd but also served to extend Liverpool’s lead by four points clear of second-place Manchester City at the summit of the table.

The turning point came with a flurry of goals in a 15-minute period, orchestrated by key players.

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Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz all found the back of the net, erasing the memory of Chiedozie Ogbene’s first-half header for Luton Town.

As the final whistle blew, Harvey Elliott added the finishing touch with a late strike, solidifying Liverpool’s dominance in the match.

Liverpool continued to emphasize their intent to maintain their position at the top of the table as the season unfolds.

Despite Liverpool’s strong start, it was Luton who managed to take the lead 12 minutes into the game.

This occurred when Luton’s Ogbene capitalized on a rebound, heading in from close range after Tahith Chong’s strike was parried by Caoimhin Kelleher, falling kindly to Ogbene.

In the Premier League this season, Liverpool’s resilience had been on full display, as they’ve managed to claw back 22 points from losing positions, topping all other teams in this regard.

Meanwhile, Luton’s bid to escape the relegation zone fell short.

They remain entrenched in 18th place with 20 points, unable to make the leap to safety.

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