With the international break behind us, Liverpool proved far too strong to open up the Premier League’s matchweek eight putting five goals past Watford at Vicarage Road.
In what can only be described as a dominant display, the Reds’ dynamic front free of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah fired to put a hapless Watford side to the sword.
Mohamed Salah that is OUTRAGEOUS 👑👑👑
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A solo goal to take your breath away.
It's another special goal and he equals the most goals by an African player, tied with Didier Drogba on 104 goals.
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At King Power Stadium, Leicester got the three points over Manchester United, with two late goals from Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka proving the difference as the Foxes won 4-2 to revive their season.
Manchester City were able to sure up their place in the top four with a regulation 2-0 win over Burnley while Chelsea were made to work to get the better of Brentford 1-0.
Thomas Tuchel has goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to thank as his side regains top place in the league after the Senegalese shot-stopper put in a man of the match performance between the sticks.
In other results, Wolverhampton beat Aston Villa 3-2 courtesy of a last-minute winner, Norwich and Brighton played out a scoreless draw, while Southampton beat Leeds 1-0 at home.
Everton play West Ham, Newcastle host Tottenham and Arsenal take on Crystal Palace to wrap up the week’s fixtures.