Liverpool’s Late Premier League Goals Help Power Their Title Push in 2023/24 Season As Race Heats Up

Liverpool’s Late Premier League Goals Help Power Their Title Push in 2023/24 Season As Race Heats Up

Joel Reyes
updated at December 15, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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  • Liverpool have scored more late goals than any team in the Premier League this season
  • The Reds added to that tally during the comeback win over Crystal Palace last Saturday
  • Liverpool also recorded late come-from-behind wins over Fulham and Newcastle United

Liverpool head into Matchday 17 with the Premier League lead after a thrilling come-from-behind win over Crystal Palace last Saturday.

The Reds left it late against the Eagles, grabbing three points from another losing position.

Sports Brief looks at the games where Liverpool scored from the 76th minute onward in the English top flight this season.

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Trent Alexander Arnold celebrates after scoring a late goal for Liverpool. Image: Chris Brunskill.
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The Reds have regularly shown their flair for the dramatic this season, leading the Premier League in late goals scored.

Newcastle vs. Liverpool

Darwin Nunez started this trend for Liverpool in the 2-1 win against Newcastle on August 27, scoring the equaliser in the 81st minute and the match-winner during second-half stoppage time.

It was a stunning victory by the Reds, who recorded the comeback win with just 10 men, per The Guardian.

Wolves vs. Liverpool

Andrew Robertson’s 85th-minute strike and Hugo Bueno's own goal in second-half injury time helped Liverpool secure a 3-1 win over Wolves on September 16.

Liverpool vs. West Ham United

Diogo Jota added another late goal in the 3-1 win over West Ham United on September 24, scoring in the 85th minute.

Liverpool vs. Everton

Salah scored a brace in the 2-0 win over Everton, with one of his goals coming deep into second-half stoppage time.

Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest

Salah scored Liverpool’s final goal in the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, recording a 77th-minute strike.

Luton Town vs. Liverpool

Luis Diaz helped the Reds salvage a point in their trip to Luton, scoring a last-gasp goal in second-half stoppage time.

It was an emotional moment for Diaz, who dedicated his goal to his kidnapped father.

Manchester City vs. Liverpool

Liverpool shared the points with Manchester City on November 25 after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an 80th-minute goal.

Liverpool vs. Fulham

The Reds snatched victory from the jaws of defeat yet again in the match against Fulham on December 3, with Wataru Endo and Alexander-Arnold scoring back-to-back goals in the 87th and 88th minutes to record the 4-3 win.

Sheffield United vs. Liverpool

Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the 2-0 win for Liverpool against Sheffield United, netting a goal in second-half injury time.

Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool

Liverpool’s latest comeback win came in the 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on December 9.

Salah equalised for the Reds in the 76th minute before Harvey Elliott secured the victory with his 90th-minute strike.

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Salah makes Premier League history

Sports Brief also recently reported on Salah making history in Liverpool's win against Crystal Palace.

He scored his 150th Premier League goal in the 76th minute, joining the Reds' 200-goal club as well.

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Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.
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