Maintained their position at the top of the Premier League table after defeating away team Luton Town 4-1 in the early match of round 26.

Suddenly led in the first half, but constant pressure helped Liverpool win in the second half, despite lacking key players like Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota or Trent Alexander-Arnold. Jurgen Klopp’s team won 4-1 for the second consecutive match in the Premier League, increasing the goal difference to +38, compared to Man City +32 and Arsenal +36.

Striker Cody Gakpo (right) and his teammates celebrate Luton’s lead at Anfield, Liverpool, in the early match of round 26 of the Premier League on the evening of February 21, 2024. 

Despite enjoying the joy of a big win, there was a time when the Anfield audience was doused with cold water when the away team opened the score in the 12th minute. Former Man Utd midfielder Tahith Chong penetrated the left side of the penalty area and hit goalkeeper Kelleher with a strong shot. jumped back to the second column, right where striker Chiedozie Ogbene headed into the empty net.

Liverpool applying pressure at Anfield under Klopp is still something special. In the 56th minute, midfielder Alexis Mac Allister kicked the right corner for midfielder Virgil van Dijk to head to the far corner to equalize 1-1. Just two minutes later, the Argentine midfielder still crossed strongly from the right edge of the penalty area for Cody Gakpo to head in to help the hosts take the lead. Anfield stadium seemed to explode, as tens of thousands of spectators jumped up and down, and Liverpool players also ran to hug some fans sitting near the field.

Luis Diaz scored to increase the score to 3-1 for Liverpool. Photo: Reuters

Not stopping there, Liverpool continued to apply pressure and scored a third goal in the 71st minute. Defender Andy Robertson passed to Luis Diaz to penetrate the left side of the penalty area, turning the ball to his left foot to pass former Man Utd midfielder Teden. Mengi, before shooting towards the near corner. In the injury time, Mengi redeemed himself with a tackle to block Gakpo’s chance to face him, but the ball bounced right into the range of midfielder Harvey Elliott and curled it into the top corner, sealing a 4-1 victory for the home team.

Liverpool has won 22 points from behind goals in the Premier League this season, the most in the tournament. 

That is also the team’s record in this arena, equaling the achievement in the 2008-2009 season. Klopp’s army still has 12 more matches in the Premier League, but in front of them is the League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on February 25.