Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised his team for mounting a second-half comeback in a 3-2 win at Southampton when the Premier League leaders were in danger of losing to the bottom side before Mohamed Salah came to their rescue.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised a "special" contribution from Mohamed Salah after his two goals helped the team recover from a goal down to beat Southampton 3-2 and move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Mohamed Salah continued his flying form with two goals to help Liverpool come from behind to beat Premier League relegation battlers Southampton.

Premier League leaders Liverpool beat bottom side Southampton 3-2 on Sunday to build a sizeable eight-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City after Mohamed Salah led a second-half comeback for the visitors.