Liverpool beat Southampton to take step closer to Premier League title
Channel: Flash Sports
Date: 02/02/2020

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Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the 
top of the table after second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-

Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace gave them 

a 4-0 win over Southampton at Anfield on Saturday.

It was Liverpool's 20th successive home win in the Premier League 

dating back to last season, matching Manchester City's record set 

between March 2011 and March 2012.

It left them on 73 points from 25 games and needing 21 points 

from their remaining 13 fixtures to be mathematically sure of 

winning their first league title since 1990.

Another clinical performance by Liverpool left second-placed 

champions City, who visit Tottenham on Sunday, with an almost 

impossible task to retain their title.

Liverpool's 22-point advantage is the biggest of any league 

leader at the end of a day in English top-flight history, with 

their latest win pleasing the club's captain Henderson.

"It was a difficult game especially in the first half," Henderson 

told Sky Sports. "They are a good team in form and they gave it a 

right go. We started the second half well and kicked on from 

there. We're delighted with the result.

"Alisson had to make a few good saves again but overall it's a 

brilliant win. We need to use this time as best we can to rest 

and when we come back be fresh to go again."