This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.
Liverpool Takes Premier League Lead After Thrashing Arsenal ¶
Published on August 26, 2019
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scored a brace as the Reds thrashed Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield, securing their place at the top of the Premier League table.
The win marked Liverpool's third consecutive victory, with Joel Matip also scoring for the Reds. Lucas Torreira scored a consolation goal for Arsenal in the 85th minute.
Manchester City moved into second place after beating Bournemouth 3-1 at Vitality Stadium, with Sergio Aguero scoring a brace for the Citizens.
Leicester City's 2-1 win over Sheffield United saw them rise to fourth place, while Tottenham's surprise 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United left them in seventh place.
Chelsea's first win of the season over Norwich City pushed them up to 13th place, while Southampton, Newcastle, and Watford remain at the bottom of the table with no points.
As the Premier League season continues, Liverpool will look to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
