Liverpool loud and clear title favourites as they roar out of the fog to go seven clear at top

Arne Slot's runaway leaders make the most of festive gifts elsewhere and bounce back from early scare as Gakpo, Jones and Salah have Anfield dreaming of big things in 2025

THE FOGGY PHEW: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game after they recovered from an early scare during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

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CODY Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mo Salah ensured Liverpool headed towards the end of a potentially traumatic 2024 in rude health with a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League.