Liverpool's Roberto Firmino scores during their EPL match away to Crystal Palace in London Saturday ReutersThe result put Liverpool on 31 points after 14 games, six points ahead of second-placed SpursLiverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah each netted twice in a scoring masterclass as the visitor thrashed Crystal Palace 7-0 to record their first away win in the Premier League since September and move a provisional six points clear at the top. It marked the first time the Reds had won away in the top-flight by a margin of seven goals and was their biggest league victory since they hammered Palace 9-0 at Anfield in 1989 when they won the old top-flight First Division title. The result put the defending champion on 31 points after 14 games ahead of second-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who host Leicester City Sunday. Former France manager Gerard Houllier, who rebuilt Liverpool from Premier League underachiever into a cup treble winning side in 2001, has died aged 73, his former club said Monday. Henderson praised his side’s efforts in front of goal but, despite the dominant display and the margin of victory, the midfielder said his side could still improve.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 19, 2020 16:18 UTC