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Liverpool remain eight points clear at the top of Premier League table

Liverpool remain eight points clear at the top of Premier League table
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Liverpool maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table last night.

Divock Origi scored twice in a 5-2 win over Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has now reached 100 wins faster than any other Liverpool manager.

He was delighted with his players; "the best feeling you can get as a manager, I didn't expect it in that manner".

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The result leaves Toffees boss Marco Silva on the verge of the sack.

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Elsewhere, a Marcus Rashford brace gave Manchester United a 2-1 win over former manager Jose Mourinho and Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Jamie Vardy's 14th goal of the season helped Leicester return to second in the table with a 2-nil win over Watford.

Chelsea saw off Aston Villa by 2 goals to 1 at Stamford Bridge.

Wolves are back up to fifth thanks to a 2-nil win over West Ham United.

Southampton moved out of the bottom three with a 2-1 win over Norwich City.

Sheffield United can go sixth tonight with a win at home to Newcastle United.

Meanwhile, Arsenal entertain Brighton.

 

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