London — Liverpool swept to the top of the premier league as Sadio Mane’s double inspired a 6-1 rout of Watford, while Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday. While Liverpool dazzled, old rivals Manchester United ended a four-match winless run in the league as goals from Paul Pogba and a Zlatan Ibrahimovic double secured a 3-1 victory at Swansea. Liverpool have emerged as genuine title contenders and Jurgen Klopp’s side moved one point clear of second-placed Chelsea thanks to a scintillating goal spree at Anfield. The Reds took the lead in the 27th minute when Senegal winger Mane met Philippe Coutinho’s corner with a header that looped past Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes. Just three minutes later, Roberto Firmino picked out Coutinho on the edge of the penalty area and the Liverpool forward fired home with a fine low strike. Klopp’s team were three up two minutes before half-time as Emre Can arrived unmarked at the far post to head in Adam Lallana’s ...
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