Salah with 16th goal of the season
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Liverpool FC took advantage of the mistake made by their pursuers Chelsea FC and extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table. The Reds won 3-1 (1-1) on Boxing Day against Leicester City after an early deficit through Jordan Ayew (6th).
Cody Gakpo (45th+1), Curtis Jones (49th) and Mohamed Salah (82nd), who scored 16 times this season, were the scorers for the Reds, who are now seven points ahead of the Blues. Third is surprise team Nottingham Forest.
Previously, the well-known clubs had left all the points. In addition to Chelsea, English record champions Manchester United also lost on Thursday (news). The still-struggling champions Man City only played a draw (to the news).