Liverpool Overcome Early Leicester Scare to Extend Premier League LeadIn a Boxing Day clash that began under a shroud of fog at Anfield, Liverpool came from behind to claim a commanding 3-1 victory

Arne Slot's team ran out 3-1 winners on Thursday in the Premier League to go seven points clear at the top of the table

Liverpool have opened a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, following a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Leicester City. The Foxes shocked Anfield by taking the lead through a smart finish from Jordan Ayew in the first half.

It ended with a 3-1 win over Leicester to leave Arne Slot's leaders seven points clear as Liverpool continue to give themselves every chance of winning a first league title for five years. They were not at their fluent best against a struggling Leicester side that stunned the hosts by taking an early lead through Jordan Ayew.

Not for the first time this season, Liverpool delivered under pressure to tighten their grip on the top of the Premier League. Trailing 1-0 after a generally anaemic first-half performance, two fine goals either side of the interval from Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones turned the game around before Mohamed Salah capped the win and allowed Arne Slot’s side to move seven points clear.