Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a seven-point gap at the top as they came from a goal down to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield after second-placed Chelsea lost at home to Fulham and Manchester City's woes continued on Thursday.

Liverpool went seven points clear on Boxing Day after Chelsea and Manchester City both dropped points on a dramatic day for the Premier League title race. Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah helped the Reds come from behind to beat Leicester 3-1.

Liverpool have opened a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, following a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Leicester City. The Foxes shocked Anfield by taking the lead through a smart finish from Jordan Ayew in the first half.

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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Liverpool extended its lead at the top of the Premier League after coming back from a goal down to win 3-1 at home to Leicester City on Thursday. The last match on a busy Boxing Day fixture list kicked off with Jordan Ayew putting Leicester ahead after just six minutes.