Liverpool Hammer Leeds United 6-1 as The Reds Show Potential for Former Glory

Liverpool went on to hammer Leeds United a bountiful 6-1 in their English Premier League gameweek 31 matchup. Liverpool played brilliantly, even considering Leeds United's incomparable prowess, showing potential for former glory. Liverpool's performance was a thrill to watch as it has become a rarity to see them play so well.

Liverpool Showing Potential for Former Glory

Liverpool went on to hammer Leeds United 6-1 at Ellen Road, triggering mouth-wide smiles for manager Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool have been through dark days, especially after their EPL Title loss last season and also due to injuries at the onset of the EPL 22-23 season. 'The Reds' were put ahead by Cody Gakpo who scored the opener in the 35th minute.

Cody Gakpo scored the opener for Liverpool. He was brought on after the World Cup to do just that; score goals. Source: Liverpool.

Braces for Salah and Jota as Liverpool Fly Past Leeds United

Mohamed Salah followed with his first goal four minutes later as Diogo Jota also went on to put in his first in the 52nd minute. Salah then topped off to make it a brace for him in the 64th minute, as Jota also followed suit with his second in the 73rd minute. Darwin Nunez wasn't to be left behind and scored Liverpool's sixth in the 90th minute. Leeds only managed a single-goal reply thanks to Luis Sinisterra who scored in the 47th minute.

Diogo Jota scored a much-awaited brace for Liverpool against Leeds. He did what he was brought on to do and he's been a thrill to watch. Source: PL.

50th Premier League Assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold pulled off his 50th Premier League Assist this season after he assisted Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez's goals. Alexander-Arnold has been a crucial part of Liverpool and he has been doing wonderfully in providing the ball to attacking players, with solid crosses and passes.

Trent Alexander-Arnold went on to make his 50th PL assist by assisting two of Liverpool's goals against Leeds. Source: Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp Celebrates with a Sigh of Relief

Jurgen Klopp celebrated the incredible Liverpool performance with a gesture showing a sigh of relief as he walked off the pitch. Klopp was ecstatic as Liverpool have been having a very terrible season, failing to come anywhere near the top four. Liverpool remain in eighth place in Premier League standings with 47 points, as Leeds United are sixteenth with 29 points.

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 17, 2023