Liverpool beat Cardiff to go top again

Monday, 22 April 2019 09:38

Liverpool have restored their two-point cushion on top of the English Premier League (EPL) table.

They beat Cardiff City 2-0 on Sunday thanks to second-half goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and James Milner.

The win takes Jurgen Klopp's side to their highest-ever Premier League points total of 88.

Elsewhere, Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Everton.

Meanwhile, Arsenal's bid for a top-four finish have been dented after Crystal Palace beat them 3-2.

The result sees Palace secure their place in the English Premier League for next season.

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