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Mane double gives Liverpool victory
    2020-09-22  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

SADIO MANE scored twice as Liverpool exploited Chelsea’s frailties to win 2-0 Sunday, a second successive triumph at the start of the Premier League title defense.

Mane was involved in the turning point at Stamford Bridge as the first clash between Premier League title contenders this season swung Liverpool’s way.

In first half stoppage-time, Jordan Henderson picked out Mane’s run behind Christensen and the Denmark defender responded by rugby-tackling the Senegal star to the ground.

Referee Paul Tierney initially booked Christensen, but VAR told him to consult the pitchside monitor and he changed his decision to a red card.

Mane grabbed his first goal of the season in the 50th minute as he met Roberto Firmino’s cross with a thumping header after eluding Reece James’ slack marking.

Mane was gifted his second goal as Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made a hash of trying to play out from the back, allowing the Liverpool forward to intercept and slot into the empty net.

It was the latest costly blunder from Kepa, who was dropped twice by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard last season despite his status as the world’s most expensive keeper.

Lampard will be relieved that Chelsea is reportedly close to signing Rennes’ Senegal international Edouard Mendy as he looks to replace Kepa.

“It was a clear mistake and Kepa accepted that,” Lampard said.

Thiago Alcantara made his Liverpool debut at half-time after his move from Bayern Munich, but the Spain midfielder conceded a 74th-minute penalty with a foul on Timo Werner. Alisson Becker came to Thiago’s rescue as he saved Jorginho’s spot-kick.

After their chaotic 4-3 win over Leeds on the opening weekend, this was a return to the kind of dominant display Liverpool produced so often en route to its first English title for 30 years last season.

At St. Mary’s, Son Heung-min scored four as Tottenham crushed Southampton 5-2 Sunday.

Just 24 hours after Tottenham signed Gareth Bale, Son delivered a virtuoso display that showed Jose Mourinho’s side already has plenty of firepower.

Danny Ings put Southampton ahead in the first half, but Son equalized before the break and scored three more in the second half, with each of his goals coming from Harry Kane assists.(SD-Agencies)

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