Away against Burnley was supposed to be an overrun on paper for title-chasing Liverpool. And when the teams started the match, it looked as though this would be an easy match for Liverpoolm, who were chasing the top of the table. After half-time, the score was 14-2. But even though Liverpool could score three, four and five in the first half, the game was by no means decided. Even Mohamed Salah had not managed to put the ball in the net after three great chances. Thus, the second half became far more nerve-wracking for Liverpool, who with a win would take over the lead in the Premier League. However, the latter part of the match was more difficult than expected, until Diogo Jota scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute and decided the match. Diogo Jota celebrates after the decisive goal just before the end. Photo: PHIL NOBLE / Reuters It was important on a day where the away team also had two goals cancelled. Jota’s scoring also secured a two-point gap to Arsenal, who, however, have a game less to play. Cinderella precision It all started as an extended Christmas party for the Reds. If there wasn’t already an atmosphere among the Liverpool fans, at any rate Darwin Nunez in duo with Cody Gakpo pulled out a real gift package after only five minutes of play at Turf Moor on Tuesday. That gem elicited both superlatives and Christmas references. – This is shooting precision that even Cinderella would have been proud of, says Viasat expert Petter Veland during the break. And by Cinderella, he obviously means the hunter version that impresses the prince in the forest in the Christmas classic “Three Nuts for Cinderella”. Because also at Turf Moor, deadly precision was shown, this time without a bow and arrow. Cinderella is also a hunter with impressive precision in the classic “Three Nuts for Cinderella”. The precision is so good that football expert Petter Veland dragged her into the 1-0 score for Liverpool. Photo: Screenshot news Received criticism At the same time, there was a Norwegian who had to endure criticism for his involvement, when Nunez sent Liverpool up 1-0 with a star strike. – Could have saved a goal, says Viasat expert Nils Johan Semb during the broadcast about Sander Berge’s effort when Liverpool’s Nunez was given a free lane for the shot against the far post. The former national team coach was not satisfied with what he saw of Burnley’s Norwegian national team player. The verdict was clear. – There he will have much more explosiveness in the pressure, says Semb. Harvey Elliott was in heaven when he thought he scored 2-0 in the 2nd half. But the score was disallowed. Photo: PAUL ELLIS / AFP Despite the advantage and a number of decent chances, Jürgen Klopp looked worried on the sidelines. And it was no wonder. Every point has become necessary in the title race in the Premier League this season. But Liverpool now lead the Premier League by two points ahead of Arsenal. The team has played 19 games and is thus halfway through this year’s season. Fasit has only lost one so far in the league, the fewest in the Premier League.
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