Liverpool's title bid suffers after Swansea record stunning victory
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Jan 20, 2017, 21:49 IST | Updated: Jan 20, 2017, 21:49 IST
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The victory helps Swansea City move out of the relegation spots
Liverpool's title bid suffered a serious after they lost to bottom-placed Swansea City 3-2 at Anfield on Saturday.
But Swansea's stunning win means they have leapt out of the relegation places, thanks to Spanish internationalFernando Llorente two goals and a dramatic winner byGylfi Sigurdsson in the 74th minute of the match.
The first half was a tepid affair but the match came alive in the second half when Swansea took the lead and soon doubled their advantage.
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The double blow woke up Jurgen Klopp's side as Roberto Firmino scored two delicious goals to drag his team back into the match.
And when Liverpool were the odds-on favourite to cap off a remarkable comeback, Swansea unexpectedly struck a third goal before they saw off a nervy 15 minutes to emerge victors.
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