The current European champions Liverpool have extended their lead to 13 points at the top of the league after their victory over 2nd placed Leicester City, on a traditional Boxing Day fixture. Jurgen Klopp’s side once again proved that they are the only candidates for the Premier League title so far. Liverpool is chasing their 19th league title, first since 1990.
Liverpool put four goals in Schmeichel’s net, having no problem against the surprisingly-weak 2nd placed Leicester, who stood no chance against The Reds.
The score was open by Roberto Firmino in the 31st minute, after Alexander-Arnold’s cross landed on Firmino’s head. Leicester had huge problems in the defense, but Sadio Mane’s strike was deflected by Schmeichel right after the goal was scored. Leicester had zero shots in the first half, proving that Liverpool are the better team at the moment.
Nothing changed in the 2nd half for Leicester as Liverpool maintained full control over the field. Caglar Soyuncu tapped the ball with his hand in the penalty box 20 minutes before the end. James Milner converted the penalty into success and made it 0-2. Until the end, Firmino and Alexander-Arnold finished the job, scoring two more goals for a final result of 0-4.
