Liverpool kicked off 2020 with a win Thursday, as goals from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane secured a 2-0 result against Sheffield United at Anfield.
Salah’s fourth-minute strike gave the Premier League leaders a perfect start to the New Year, but their general dominance of the contest did not yield another until midway through the second half.
.@LFC's 2020 is off to a strong start!#LIVSHU pic.twitter.com/8zvVQhvZ9y
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Mane provided it, beating Dean Henderson at the second attempt to bank a 19th victory from 20 league games for Jürgen Klopp’s team this season.
Mane and Firmino are just having fun!@LFC up 2-0. #LIVSHU pic.twitter.com/UNOlzO0l4I
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They therefore restored a 13-point advantage at the top of the Premier League, having played one game fewer than closest rivals Leicester City and Manchester City.
