BREAKING: EPL table: Liverpool go 16 points clear of Arsenal after Southampton win

Liverpool have opened a 16-point gap at the top of the Premier League, following a 3-1 win over Southampton on Saturday.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>

The Reds came into the home fixture looking to extend their lead at the summit, with Arsenal not playing until Sunday.

However, it was the visitors who took a shock lead shortly before the end of the first half.

Will Smallbone pounced on a defensive mix-up between Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk to slam home the opener.

But Liverpool were level early in the second half, with Darwin Nunez producing a sharp finish inside the area.

Mohamed Salah then added a pair of penalties to ensure Arne Slot’s men take all three points.

Arsenal will have the chance of cutting into the lead when they travel to Manchester United tomorrow.