Liverpool’s lead in the Premier League has grown to 16 points and Mohamed Salah’s lead in the Golden Boot contest is up to seven goals.

A crucial matchup between two of the top teams in the Premier League awaits as third-place Nottingham Forest takes on fourth-place Manchester City.

Salah bags double in Liverpool win Forest beat City to boost chances of European qualification Late penalty lifts Brighton to fourth consecutive league win LIVERPOOL, England, March 8 (Reuters) - Liverpool's march to the Premier League title continued with a 3-1 victory over last-placed Southampton on Saturday as Mohamed Salah bagged a double and Darwin Nunez scored to give them a 16-point provisional lead over Arsenal.