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EPL table: Liverpool go joint top with Tottenham after thrashing Leicester City

chuks oti

Nov 23, 2020

Liverpool are joint-top at the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, following their 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday.

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Jurgen Klopp's men went into the game with a number of defensive injuries and Mohammed Salah missing with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

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But it did not stop the defending champions from going into the break with a two-goal advantage.

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Jonny Evans put the ball past his own goalkeeper, before Diogo Jota headed in for 2-0.

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Leicester had chances to pull one back, but it was Roberto Firmino that sealed an emphatic victory for the Reds.

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It takes them to 20 points, the same with Spurs who have a bigger goals difference.

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Liverpool are away to Brighton next, while Jose Mourinho's men clash with Chelsea.

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