Liverpool and Germany national team player Emre Can have returned to second place in the Premier League after the traditional round of Boxing Day games. The Reds triumphed 4-1 against Stoke City in front of a home crowd, with Can being substituted on after 69 minutes.
The visitors took an early lead through Jonathan Walters (12’), but Liverpool turned the game around before half time with goals from Adam Lallana (35’) and former Hoffenheim player Roberto Firmino (44’). After the break, the hosts increased their advantage as Gianelli Imbula Wanga put the ball into his own net (59’) and Daniel Sturridge scored shortly after coming on (70’).
Jürgen Klopp’s men currently find themselves in second place behind Chelsea (46 points), who are leading the way after recording their twelfth win in a row yesterday. Manchester City (39’) are just a point behind Liverpool (40) in third place.
Liverpool and Germany national team player Emre Can have returned to second place in the Premier League after the traditional round of Boxing Day games. The Reds triumphed 4-1 against Stoke City in front of a home crowd, with Can being substituted on after 69 minutes.
The visitors took an early lead through Jonathan Walters (12’), but Liverpool turned the game around before half time with goals from Adam Lallana (35’) and former Hoffenheim player Roberto Firmino (44’). After the break, the hosts increased their advantage as Gianelli Imbula Wanga put the ball into his own net (59’) and Daniel Sturridge scored shortly after coming on (70’).
Jürgen Klopp’s men currently find themselves in second place behind Chelsea (46 points), who are leading the way after recording their twelfth win in a row yesterday. Manchester City (39’) are just a point behind Liverpool (40) in third place.
