Sadio Mane will struggle to score a better goal than this one.
The Liverpool forward extended his team’s lead over Watford to 2-0 with a skillful, back-heel goal. After controlling Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross with his back to goal, Mane shot past Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster without even turning around to aim.
SADIO MANE GOT THEM WITH THE BACKHEEL GOAL 😳
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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 27, 2019
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 27, 2019
Mane previously scored Liverpool’s first goal of the game. His double has taken his personal goal tally for a Premier League season to an all-time high.
⚽ Sadio Mane's PL goals season-by season
2018-19 14 goals
2017-18 10
2016-17 13
2015-16 11
2014-15 10 pic.twitter.com/TsaOrBM92e— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 27, 2019
Liverpool retained its lead atop the Premier League standings after 28 games with the 5-0 win over Watford. Should the Reds end their 29-year wait for an English-league title, Mane will have cemented himself as an Anfield legend.
