Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their second goal with Sadio Mane Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes Livepic Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their second goal with Sadio Mane Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes LivepicAn 81st-minute Gareth McAuley goal prevented Liverpool from provisionally going top in the Premier League as they defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1. Needing a two-goal win to move above leaders Arsenal, Liverpool took a 2-0 lead through Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho on Saturday, but McAuley’s strike left them in second place on goal difference. Arsenal had earlier been held to a 0-0 draw by Middlesbrough, while fourth-place Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless stalemate at Bournemouth. Arsenal, 6-0 winners over Ludogorets Razgrad in the Champions League in mid-week, were seeking an eighth successive win in all competitions. Arsenal dominated the second half, but had goalkeeper Petr Cech to thank for ensuring the visitors’ counter-attacks came to nought.

Source: Indian Express October 23, 2016 05:03 UTC