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Liverpool still top of the Premier League

Friday, 3 January 2020 11:03

The Reds took a 2-nil win against Sheffield United.

The Reds took an early lead four minutes into the match after a slip from George Baldock allowed Andy Robertson to set up Mohamed Salah for a close

range finish.

Sadio Mane sealed the win after being played in by Salah.

Liverpool holds a 3-point advantage at the top of the division with nearest rivals Leicester and Manchester City sitting second and third respectively.

Sheffield United are eighth in the table, just two points off fifth.

Jurgen Klopp's side have now gone a year unbeaten in the top flight.

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