Football

Liverpool thrashes Arsenal to extend Premier League lead

December 30, 2018 5:01 am

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League after defeating Arsenal 5-1 this morning.

The win imposed nine points and are now sitting with 54 points on top of the standings while Arsenal sits at 5th place with 38 points.

The side responded with an explosive display that saw them 4-1 up by the interval.

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The win continued their unbeaten league run to 20 games.

In other matches, Newcastle drew one all with Watford, Brighton defeated Everton 1 – nil, Wolves upset Tottenham 3 – 1 while Cardiff City beat Lester City 1 – nil.