Liverpool ace Sadio Mane won a penalty in their latest win.
Sadio Mane made the difference in Liverpool’s latest Premier League victory.
Mane’s run into the box drew a foul from Serge Aurier, which Mohamed Salah stepped up to convert.
The 75th minute penalty gave Liverpool a hard fought victory, with every players working hard to restore the Reds’ six point lead at the top.
Pundit Garth Crooks praised Mane’s contribution, but suggested he has been carrying the Reds.
Crooks told BBC Sport: “Two seasons ago it was Mo Salah who was carrying Liverpool. Last season it was Virgil van Dijk who had a massive influence on the success of the team.
“This season it’s Sadio Mane who is carrying Liverpool on his shoulders. His speed, power and strength have been a feature of Liverpool’s play this season and without the Senegal international, life at the top would be considerably less comfortable.
“It was Mane who caused mayhem in Tottenham’s ranks the entire match and the reason they lost. With a little help from Serge Aurier, of course.”
Mane’s record this season is impressive. He has seven goals in 14 games already this season, and one assist.
This isn’t the first time he’s caused problems for Tottenham either in a Liverpool shirt.
Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League as they look to win their domestic league title drought. It’s early days, but the signs are promising.
A game against Tottenham, even at home, was a dangerous one. Especially as they conceded after just a minute.
But with 13 shots on target to Tottenham’s four, Liverpool deserved their victory.
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