Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw against Brighton to further dent their title hopes. It was a bad day at the office for the Reds as they conceded two penalties and had two goals ruled out.
Diogo Jota gave Liverpool the lead with a fine finish on the hour mark to continue his impressive run since he joined the club in the summer.
Mohammed Salah was denied a goal by VAR which was ruled out for offside. Substitute Mane’s effort too was ruled out before Brighton snatch a late point from the spot to frustrate Klopp and Liverpool.
Andy Robertson was adjudged to have kicked Danny Welbeck while attempting to clear but VAR awarded a penalty which was converted by Pascal Gross.
Manchester City clicked into gear with a 5-0 victory over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium. Riyad Mahrez scored his first Hat-Trick for the club while Benjamin Mendy and Ferran Torres added the other goals.
Leeds United defeated Everton 1-0 courtesy of a goal by Raphinpha 11 minutes from time. James Rodriguez and Richarlison had their strikes ruled out for offside to compound Everton’s woes.
West Brom earned a 1-0 win against Sheffield United to claim their first win of the season. Chelsea loanee Connor Gallagher scored the only goal of the encounter to move West Brom out of the bottom three.
Sheffield United are rock bottom with one point from ten games.
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