Liverpool are 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League once again.
The leaders got a 2-nil victory at home to Sheffield United last night with goals in either half from Mo Salah and Sadio Mané.
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— Premier League (@premierleague) January 2, 2020
Jurgen Klopp's side have now gone a year unbeaten in the top flight, but he says there are two main reasons why they're not getting carried away; "It's really an intense period of the year".
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Mane rounds off a nice move, after a BRILLIANT Salah assist 🙌⚽️ pic.twitter.com/p1ZjNK2mk2— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2020
Elsewhere, Wayne Rooney captained Derby last night as the Championship side secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
The former England striker played in the centre of midfield on his debut, setting up the first goal in the 2-1 win at home to Barnsley.
Elsewhere, Swansea climbed back into the play-off spots with a 1-nil victory over Charlton.
A good night for those in white!@SwansOfficial move into the top six...#EFL | #SkyBetChampionship pic.twitter.com/o8Jo0lhf5K
— Sky Bet Championship (@SkyBetChamp) January 2, 2020