MOTION ictory over Gunners to keep Reds at the top

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M Mane should have doubled Liverpool’s lead, but headed over when Alexander-arnold found him from another corner.

But Liverpool required just four second-half minutes to score again.

Referee Anthony Taylor needed no assistance from Stockley Park to rule that David Luiz had taken a fistful of Salah’s shirt as the Egyptian attempted to break clear from Alexander-arnold’s pass.

And Salah delivered retribution by lashing his penalty into the top corner as Leno plunged the wrong way.

Salah struck again after 58 minutes. This time the Egyptian made Luiz look a fool with a sharp turn as he collected Fabinho’s pass.

After using his skill, Salah turned on the afterburners to burst past Sokratis before placing a delicious finish into the far corner.

But Liverpool boss Klopp won’t be happy that Arsenal got the goal they had threatened five minutes before the end.

Aubameyang’s cross from the left fell invitingly for Torreira and the midfielder fired home at the second attempt.