Liverpool move 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League, remain unbeaten and have a 25th win from 26 matches under their belt. But this contest against the division’s basement boys was another in which the champions-elect had to graft, bide their time and enjoy some luck before earning a deserved victory. Sadio Mané’s 78th-minute finish was precise and deadly, in the manner of so much of the Senegalese forward’s work this season. But he was summoned from the bench after returning from a hamstring injury because Liverpool needed him. Before his intervention Norwich had looked the equal of the Reds.
With only one change made by either side – Naby Keïta coming in to Liverpool’s midfield in place of Fabinho – both managers went with a familiar approach and the first half was something of a stalemate. This was perhaps a surprise, given Norwich’s uninspiring home record – only three wins all season – but the hosts were uncharacteristically compact for the duration of the opening period and denied Liverpool any clear sights on goal.
Written by Paul MacInnes at Carrow Road
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/15/norwich-liverpool-premier-league-match-report under the title “Sadio Mané ensures Liverpool go 25 points clear at top with win at Norwich”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
