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Diogo Jota’s early double set Liverpool on their way to a crushing 4-0 victory over Southampton on Saturday to move up to second in the Premier League standings.
The Portuguese forward steered home Andrew Robertson’s cutback to open the scoring after 97 seconds, before another simple finish following fine work from Mohamed Salah put Liverpool two goals up and in command inside 32 minutes.
Midfielder Thiago Alcantara added to his stunning goal against Porto in the Champions League in midweek with a third five minutes later and Virgil van Dijk helped himself to a fourth against his former club early in the second half.
Jota had a great chance to complete his hat-trick but could not connect from close range as Liverpool eased to a win that lifted them above champions Manchester City, who play West Ham United on Sunday, and one point behind leaders Chelsea.
Southampton had their moments but they could not cope defensively and the loss left them 14th in the standings.
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Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
41 mins: There’s a huge appeal for handball against Liam Cooper after he blocks Moder’s cross the right. He ball does strike his arm as he went to ground but it’s never a penalty. Brighton win a corner though and Cucurella’s delivery is sent straight out of play for a Brighton throw in.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
38 mins: Chance! How many chances does Maupay need to score? Lamptey makes an underlapping run from deep as Firpo is attracted wide to the ball. A simple pass takes the ball round the Leeds defender and Lamptey picks it up. He squares it into Maupay who just needs to guide it towards goal but his effort from the middle of the box goes wide.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
36 mins: Brighton hit the post again! Moder is the first to react to a knockdown just inside Leeds’ final third and he chases down the loose ball before heading for the box. Llorente tries to win it back but Moder holds him off and brings the ball into the left side of the area. He shoots from a tight angle and his effort rattles into the near post and bounces out of play.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
33 mins: Chance! Moder brings the ball down the Brighton right this time and pulls it back to Lamptey. He knocks the ball on to Trossard who shoots from outside the box and forces Meslier into a save low down.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
30 mins: Leeds seem to have found their footing in the game. They’ve had a little bit of joy down the left side and are challenging for the ball in the middle of the park.
Lamptey versus Firpo is still a one-sided contest but the rest of the pitch is fairly even.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
27 mins: Lamptey breezes past Firpo once again and cuts the ball into the box but Leeds scramble it clear. Lamptey has Firpo’s number. He knows he can outpace the Leeds right-back. It’s not a fair contest out there.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
24 mins: Trossard arrives late for a tackle on Stuart Dallas and takes the man. Leeds win a free kick over on the right side that Raphinha is going to take.
He goes for goal and hits the wall. The deflection knocks the ball to the back post where Dan James arrives and pokes it wide of goal!
Off the post! Trossard come close for Brighton
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
21 mins: Chance! Leandro Trossard turns well to bring the ball into the right side of the Leeds penalty area. He recovers it and shoots, hitting a sweet strike back across the box. Meslier sticks out an hand and manages to get a glancing touch on the ball. It’s just enough to force the shot onto the back post where the ball rebounds away.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
18 mins: Tariq Lamptey versus Junior Firpo is a good battle that the Brighton man is winning by miles. He’s already drawn a foul from Firpo that’s seen him booked but goes past him again to get the ball to the edge of the box. Firpo seems to pull Lamptey back - that’s the prevailing opinion of the Brighton fans - just as he gets to the box. He loses possession and Leeds clear as the referee waves for play to continue.
Brighton 0 - 0 Leeds
15 mins: A cross from Leeds’ left side is whipped deep into the box. Raphinha legs after it and manages to keep the ball in play. He turns and runs it back towards the box before taking on Leandro Trossard. Trossard goes down and clips Raphinha as he tries to get back to his feet. The Leeds attacker then hits the deck and wants a penalty. The referee shakes his head and play goes on with the ball coming to Adam Forshaw on the front edge of the box. He shoots but his effort is blocked by Joel Veltman.
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