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Liverpool extend Premier League lead after thrilling draw at Aston Villa
AP • February 20th, 2025 12:00 pm
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Mohamed Salah has scored one goal and set up the equaliser for Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched their lead in the Premier League to eight points.
Salah tucked away with his league-leading 24th goal of the campaign to put Liverpool ahead at Villa Park in the 29th minute on Wednesday night, only for the leaders to fall behind by halftime following a volley by Youri Tielemans and a header from England international forward Ollie Watkins.
Alexander-Arnold ran onto an inside pass from Salah and drove in a shot that deflected past Villa's Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the 61st minute as Liverpool salvaged a point, avoiding what would have been just a second league defeat of the season.
Arne Slot's side have now played a game more than second-placed Arsenal, who appear to be the only other realistic challenger for the title.
Liverpool are seeking a 20th top-flight championship to tie the record of rivals Manchester United.
Salah is spearheading the Reds' title charge. Not only is the Egypt forward the league's top scorer, with five more than nearest challenger Erling Haaland of Manchester City, he has more assists than anyone else with 15.
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