Premier League, Liverpool thrash Leeds United 6-0: Records broken
What's the story
Mohamed Salah scored two penalties and Sadio Mane bagged a brace as Liverpool thrashed Leeds United 6-0 in the Premier League. The win sees Liverpool close the gap down on Manchester City to three points. This was a massive win for the Reds as they are enjoying a consistent run of form. Here are the key records scripted.
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How did the match pan out?
Liverpool were in rampant mode, scoring three goals in 20 first-half minutes. Salah scored twice and set up defender Joel Matip. Mane added two late goals for Liverpool and Virgil van Dijk netted with an added-time header. Leeds, who lost against Manchester United over the weekend, find themselves in a position of bother. They offered nothing significant and were too open.
Records
Massive records scripted in the match
As per Opta, Leeds have suffered two 6+ goal defeats in a single league season for only the second time in their history (0-7 vs City, 0-6 vs Liverpool), after the 1934-35 season, when they lost 8-1 to Stoke and 7-1 to Chelsea. As per William Hill, VVD has equaled Lee Sharpe's record for most PL home games unbeaten for a single club (59).
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Liverpool are cruising ahead
The Reds now have a goal difference of +50 compared to Pep Guardiola's side's +46. Both teams have played 26 games each. Liverpool have 60 points compared to City's 63. Meanwhile, Leeds are placed 15th with 23 points.
Players
Liverpool players dominate the scenes
Liverpool dominate the scenes in terms of most goals scored in the Premier League so far this season (70). Their players dominate the numbers in terms of goals (Salah 19, Diogo Jota 12, Mane 11. They also have the most Premier League assists in so far this season (Trent Alexander-Arnold 10, Salah 10, Andrew Robertson 9).