Paris (AFP) – There were no African scorers in the English Premier League at the weekend, but Egyptian Mohamed Salah played a key role in the goal that took Liverpool back to the top.
His last-minute header was fumbled by Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and the ball struck defender Toby Alderweireld before rebounding into the net to give the Reds a 2-1 win.
The victory lifted Liverpool to 79 points, two more than defending champions Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
ENGLAND
MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool)
He came to Liverpool’s rescue with a crucial contribution to the last-gasp goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Tottenham. With just seconds left at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s side were being held to a draw that would have left them behind Premier League leaders Manchester City on goal difference. But Salah met Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deep cross with a far-post header that was fumbled by Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris. The loose ball bounced onto Alderweireld and rebounded into the net for an own goal that sent Liverpool top as they chase a first English title since 1990.
WILFRIED ZAHA (Crystal Palace)
Zaha failed to play for Ivory Coast while he was on international duty and the 26-year-old was a doubt for the game with Huddersfield due to concerns over a hamstring problem. How Huddersfield must have wished he had not taken the field, as he tormented their defence. His marauding runs mesmerised the Terriers’ back four and eventually something had to give, with Juninho Bacuna bringing him to ground and conceding a second-half penalty. Luka Milivojevic tucked it away and the Eagles were on their way to an invaluable 2-0 win that boosted their survival bid and condemned Huddersfield to relegation.
YVES BISSOUMA (Brighton)
The Seagulls are in danger of having their Premier League wings clipped and will need players such as Bissouma to up their game if they are to dodge relegation. The 22-year-old Ivory Coast-born Mali midfielder was at fault for the only goal in Brighton’s derby defeat against fellow strugglers Southampton. He lost possession eight minutes into the second half and Saints made the most of it with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg finishing the move.
SPAIN
KARL TOKO EKAMBI (Villarreal)
In-form Cameroon striker Toko Ekambi put Villarreal ahead just 11 minutes into a clash at fellow strugglers Celta Vigo, who overcame an early two-goal deficit to triumph 3-2. It was the third goal for Ekambi in two La Liga matches after his brace helped defeat Rayo Vallecano.
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