Unbeaten Liverpool’s march towards a first title in 30 years is gathering yet more pace as a 4-0 victory over Southampton sent them 22 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Referee Kevin Friend waved play on and VAR official Simon Hooper concurred. Ings thought he should have had a penalty after stumbling through a challenge by Fabinho, making his first Premier League start after injury since November 23. A counter-attack down the left eventually saw Andy Robertson pull the ball back to Oxlade-Chamberlain who cut inside and drilled home a right-footed shot which had McCarthy rooted to the spot. By that time the visitors were 2-0 down after Henderson calmly slotted the ball home on the hour mark.

Source: Irish Examiner February 01, 2020 17:26 UTC