Xtra Time Web Desk: Liverpool inched a closer towards the Premier League title with a 4-0 drubbing against Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday night. The win took Jurgen Klopp’s side to 86 points from 31 games. If Manchester City fails to win against Chelsea on Thursday then the club from Anfield will win the title without kicking a ball in 30 years.
Trent Alexander-Arnold opened the scoring for the Reds with a sensational free-kick before Mohamed Salah doubled their advantage a minute before the break. In the second half Fabinho made it three with a screamer before Sadio Mane with a deft finish made it 4-0 for Liverpool. The victory will ease the pressure of Liverpool after failing to win against Everton in the Merryside derby in their last match.
Mo Salah has been an inspiration for Liverpool as the Egyptian international scored his 15th goal in as many appearances in Anfield this season. He is now two goals (scored 17 goals so far) shy from winning the Golden Boot. Leicester’s Jamie Vardy has scored 19 goals so far.
In another Premier League fixture Manchester United had a convincing 3-0 win over Sheffield United at Old Trafford. The win helps United to stay on fifth spot in the table with 49 points from 31 games. Anthony Martial scored a hat-trick for the Red Devils. It was the first Premier League hat-trick for the club in Old Trafford in more than seven years. Robin van Persie was the last United player to score a treble in the league. Martial found the back of the net in the 7”, 44” and 74’ of the match.
Results from Premier League fixtures on Wednesday (June 24, 2020)
Manchetser United 3-0 Sheffield United
Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
Norwich City 0-1 Everton
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Bournemouth
Liverpool 4-0 Crystal Palace