BURNLEY (AP) – Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Burnley yesterday.
Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota scored in either half at Turf Moor and Jurgen Klopp’s team moved two points clear of second-place Arsenal, having played a game more. Nunez ended a 12-game scoring drought for Liverpool with a goal in the sixth minute – his first since November 1.
After having a number of chances to extend their lead, Liverpool made certain of the points through substitute Jota in the 90th.
Liverpool went into the game after draws against Manchester United and Arsenal had denied it the chance to take first place at the holiday.
With Arsenal not in action until their game against West Ham tonight, the Merseyside team had another opportunity to go top. Nunez put his team on course for victory with a first-time curled finish from around 25 yards (meters).
Liverpool dominated the chances and Mohamed Salah hit the bar with one effort in the first half, while Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott had goals ruled out either side of the break.
With Burnley searching for a goal, Liverpool finally got their second after a swift break, with Djota firing a powerful shot low from a tight angle on the left.
It was his 50th goal for the club.
