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Liverpool’s Title March Continues as Salah’s Brilliance Sinks Southampton

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Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of the Premier League title continued on Saturday as they came from behind to defeat Southampton 3-1 at Anfield.

The victory marked the Reds’ 12th comeback win this season, with Mohamed Salah’s brace and Darwin Nunez’s equalizer proving too much for the struggling Saints.

The match got off to a sluggish start, with Liverpool struggling to find their rhythm against a determined Southampton side.

The visitors took a surprise lead on the stroke of halftime, courtesy of Will Smallbone’s clever finish.

However, Liverpool’s triple substitution at the break, which saw the introduction of Alexis Mac Allister, Diogo Jota, and Jordan Henderson, proved to be the turning point in the match.

Nunez’s powerful finish in the 47th minute drew Liverpool level, before Salah’s penalty two minutes later put the Reds ahead.

The Egyptian’s second spot-kick of the match in the 88th minute sealed the win for Liverpool, who now boast a 16-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Salah’s brilliant performance has taken his tally to 32 goals for the season, with the Liverpool forward closing in on yet another record.

His goal involvements in 13 of Liverpool’s 14 Premier League games at Anfield this season have been instrumental in the Reds’ title charge.

Liverpool’s ability to come from behind and win matches has been a hallmark of their season.

The Reds have collected 19 points from losing positions, the most in the Premier League this season.

With their title rivals struggling to keep pace, Liverpool’s march towards the championship appears unstoppable.

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